Question

The group 14 elements form _____________ hydrides.

(a) metallic

(b) ionic

(c) covalent

(d) both covalent and ionic

The question was asked in examination.

This is a very interesting question from p-Block Elements topic in division p-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Right option is (c) covalent

Easiest explanation: All the members of group 14 form covalent hydrides, their number and ease of formation decreases down the group along with their thermal stability while their reducing character increases down the group.