Question

Explain why the tendency of catenation decreases down the group 14?

Answer 1

As we move down the group 14, the atomic size increases and hence the strength of the element-element bond, i.e., the bond dissociation enthalpy decreases steadily. Consequently, the tendency for catenation decreases down the group with increasing atomic number.

Answer 2

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