Question

42. Catenation is the ability of an atom to form bonds with other atoms of the same element. It
is exhibited by both carbon and silicon. Compare the ability of catenation of the two
elements. Give reasons.
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Answer 1

Answer:

catenation of carbon and silicon is similar

Explanation:

this is due to the fact that both the elements are of same group so they have almost same atomic radius and have small difference in bonding enthalpy and the most important part is that both the elements have valency of 4 and more

Answer 2

Answer:

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