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Identify the wrong example from the following for the group 14 elements.

A
Element which forms most acidic dioxide - Carbon
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Element which is affected by water - Lead
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C
Commonly found in +2 oxidation state - Lead
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D
Element used as semiconductor - Silicon
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Solution

The correct option is C Element which is affected by water - Lead
The surface of metallic lead is protected by a thin layer of lead oxide, PbO. It does not react with water under normal conditions.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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