Silanes (Si_(H)H_(2n+2)) compounds are less stable (highly reactivcs) than the corresponding hydrocarbons (C_(n) H_(2n+2)). Why?

Silanes (Si_(H)H_(2n+2)) compounds are less stable (highly reactivcs)

1.	Silanes (Si_(H)H_(2n+2)) compounds are less stable (highly reactivcs) than the corresponding hydrocarbons (C_(n) H_(2n+2)). Why?
Answer» The Si-Si bond is slightly WEAKER than the C - C bond The Si-H bond are weaker than C-H bond Silicon atoms have LARGER and therefore provide greater surface area for attack by NUCLEOPHILES Silicon atoms have low-lying d-orbitals that can ACT as acceptors of electron pairs from nucleophiles Answer :A::B::C::D