Question

Unlike the other elements of its group carbon and silicon
does not form MX₂ type molecules because :
(a) energetically this is not possible
(b) carbon undergoes catenation
(c) it is non-metallic
(d) carbon does not contain d-orbital

Answer 1

Explanation:

Unlike the other elements of its group carbon and silicon

does not form MX₂ type molecules because :

(a) energetically this is not possible

(b) carbon undergoes catenation

(c) it is non-metallic

(d) carbon does not contain d-orbital

Answer 2

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Unlike the other elements of its group carbon and silicon,does not form MX₂ type molecules because : carbon undergoes catenation