Catenation i.e., linking of similar atoms depends on size and electronic configuration of atoms. The tendency of catenation in Group 14 elements follows the order

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Catenation i.e., linking of similar atoms depends on size and electronic configuration of atoms. The tendency of catenation in Group 14 elements follows the order (A) C > Si > Ge > Sn  (B) C > > Si > Ge ≈ Sn (C) Si > C > Sn > Ge  (D) Ge > Sn > Si > C

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As we go down the group, the atomic size increases and electronegativity decreases and thereby, tendency to show catenation decreases. Hence, the order of catenation is C > > Si > Ge ≈ Sn.

Q. Catenation i.e., linking of similar atoms depends on size and electronic configuration of atoms. The tendency of catenation in Group $14$ elements follows the order

$C > S i > G e > S n$

$C >> S i > G e \approx S n$

$S i > C > S n > G e$

$G e > S n > S i > C$

As we go down the group, the atomic size increases and electronegativity decreases and thereby, tendency to show catenation decreases. Hence, the order of catenation is $C >> S i > G e \approx S n$ .

Q. Catenation i.e., linking of similar atoms depends on size and electronic configuration of atoms. The tendency of catenation in Group 14 elements follows the order

C>Si>Ge>Sn

C>>Si>Ge≈Sn

Si>C>Sn>Ge

Ge>Sn>Si>C