Question

Name the element of group 14 which exhibitsmaximum tendency of catenation

Answer 1

Answer:

C >Si>Ge>Sn~Pb

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Answer 2

Answer:

The property of self linking of atoms of an element by covalent bonds to form chains and rings is called catenation.

Among the group 14 elements, carbon shows the maximum tendency for catenation because.of the stronger C-C bond. The bond enthalpy of C-C bond is highest among group 14 elements. (348 kJ mol^- ). The order of catenation of group 14 elements is C >> Si > Ge=Sn. Pb does not show catenation.