Which of the following is not correct? (a) Ge(OH)2 is amphoteric (b) GeCl2 is more stable than GeCl4 (c) GeO2 is weakly acidic (d) GeCl4 in HCl forms [GeCl2]2- ion

Correct answer: (b) GeCl2 is more stable than GeCl4 Explanation: Ge+ is more stable than Ge2+. Hence GeCl4 is more stable than GeCl2.

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Which of the following is not correct? (a) Ge(OH)2 is amphoteric (b) GeCl2 is more stable than GeCl4

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Which of the following is not correct?

(a) Ge(OH)₂ is amphoteric

(b) GeCl₂ is more stable than GeCl₄

(d) GeCl₄ in HCl forms [GeCl₂]^2- ion

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02/01/2022 3:56 pm

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Correct answer: (b) GeCl₂ is more stable than GeCl₄

Explanation:

Ge⁺ is more stable than Ge²⁺. Hence GeCl₄ is more stable than GeCl₂.

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