Question

Catenation i.e., linking of similar atoms depends
on size and electronic configuration of atoms.
The tendency of catenation in Group 14 elements
follows the order :
(a) C > Si > Ge > Sn (b) C >> Si > Ge » Sn
(c) Si > C > Sn > Ge (d) Ge > Sn > Si > C

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) C > Si > Ge > Sn

Explanation:

The tendency to catenate—to form chains of like atoms—decreases rapidly as we go down group 14 because bond energies for both the E–E and E–H bonds decrease with increasing atomic number (where E is any group 14 element).

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