In which one of the following arrangements the given sequence is not strictly according to the properties indicated against it?
- A: Increasing acidic character
- B: Increasing oxidizing power
- C: Increasing acidic strength
- D: Increasing values
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
1. Acidic character of hydrides ( to ) increases due to decrease in bond strength. Correct.2. Oxidizing power of dioxides increases down Group 14 due to the inert pair effect ( to ). Correct.3. Acidic strength increases from to . Correct.4. Incorrect sequence: Down the group ( to ), the acidic strength increases. This means the increases, and thus () must decrease.Order for : .