Question

Incorrect statement about $Ge$ is:

• A. $Ge{O}_2$ is weakly acidic
• B. $Ge{\left(OH\right)}_2$ is amphoteric
• C. $Ge{Cl}_2$ is more stable than $Ge{Cl}_4$
• D. $Ge-Ge$ bond energy is lesser than that of $Si-Si$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$Ge{Cl}_2$ is more stable than $Ge{Cl}_4$

$GeC{l}_4$ is more stable than $GeC{l}_2$ as $Ge$ has greater tendency to form +4 state than +2 state.