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The correct order of catenation is:

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C > S i > G e \approx S n

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C > S n > S i \approx G e

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G e > S n > S i > C

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S i > S n > C > G e

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The correct option is A $C > S i > G e \approx S n$
Solution:- (A) $C > S i > G e \approx S n$

As we move down the group, bond strength decreases, thereby decreasing the catenation tendency.

Hence the order is as expected : $C > S i > G e \approx S n$

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