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Catenation properties of C,Si,Ge,Sn,Pb are in order:

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C>>Si>GeSn>>Pb
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C<Si<Ge<Sn<Pb
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C>Si>Sn>Ge>Pb
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B C>>Si>GeSn>>Pb
Carbon has more capacity to form chains (catenation) it is due to high CC bond energy [348 kg / mole].
The order of catenating power in IV A group elements is C>>Si>Ge>Sn>Pb

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