Question

Why carbon forms p pi- p pi multiple bonds wheras silicon does not?

Answer 1

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However, carbon compounds are more stable, since the carbon bonding allows for the atoms of carbon and oxygen to be closer and held more firmly that those of silicon. Because it is a bigger atom and there are more shielding effects by the electrons, the bonds between atoms with silicon are not as strong.

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Answer 2

SILICON DOES NOT FORM

P pi- P pi BONDS BECAUSE OF LARGER SIZE OF ATOMIC ORBITAL AND THUS HAVING DIFFERENT ENERGY.