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The correct order of catenation is : (1) C > Sn > Si ≈ Ge (2) Si > Sn > C > Ge (3) C > Si > Ge ≈ Sn (4) Ge > Sn > Si > C |
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Answer» Correct option (3) C > Si > Ge ≈ Sn Explanation: in this order of catenation is asked. catenation is a self-linking property here and for group 14 : self -linking is through covalent bonding. C > Si > Ge ≈ Sn in ethene is 2p-2p ouerlapping further 3p-3p, 4p – 4p and soon and the extent of overlapping is more in 2p-2p > 3p-3p >. 4p–4p ≈ 5p-5p. |
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