Question

In case of group$-14$, down the group the tendency to show catenation

• A. Decreases
• B. Increases
• C. Doesn't change
• D. Decreases upto $Ge$ and then increases

Answer 1

The correct option is A Decreases

Carbon atoms have the tendency to link with one another through covalent bonds to form chains and rings. This property is called catenation.
Down the group the size increases and electronegativity decreases, and, thereby, tendency to show catenation decreases.