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Which metalloid in the carbon group is chemically similar to its group neighbours tin and silicon?

  1. A
    Germanium
  2. B
    Flerovium
  3. C
    Lead
  4. D
    Arsenic

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Germanium (Ge) is a metalloid belonging to the carbon group (Group 14). It lies between silicon (Si) and tin (Sn) in the periodic table and exhibits intermediate chemical properties shared with both elements. Arsenic is a metalloid but belongs to Group 15 (Nitrogen group).

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Which metalloid in the carbon group is chemically similar to its group neighbours tin and silicon?
A
Germanium
B
Flerovium
C
Lead
D
Arsenic

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