A main-group $\underline{\text{ metal }}$ reacts with hydrogen and oxygen to form compounds with the formulas XH₄ and XO₂ (X represents the metal). In which group of the periodic table does this element belong?

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The compounds formed are XH4 and XO2, indicating the metal forms four bonds with hydrogen and two double bonds with oxygen. This behavior is characteristic of Group IVA (4) elements, such as carbon or silicon, which can form four covalent bonds.

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A Main-Group $\underline{\text{ metal }}$ Reacts with Hydrogen and Oxygen to Form Compounds with the to Form