Catenation properties of $C, S i, G e, S n, P b$ are in order:

C >> S i > G e \approx S n >> P b

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C < S i < G e < S n < P b

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C > S i > S n > G e > P b

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B $C >> S i > G e \approx S n >> P b$
Carbon has more capacity to form chains (catenation) it is due to high $C - C$ bond energy [348 kg / mole].
The order of catenating power in IV A group elements is $C >> S i > G e > S n > P b$

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