Question

Which of the following is the correct order of catenation?

• A. $Ge>Si>Sn>C$
• B. $C>>Si>Ge\approx Sn$
• C. $C>Ge>Si>Sn$
• D. $Sn>C>Ge>Si$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Down the group the size increases and electronegativity decreases, and thereby, tendency to show catenation decreases