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Which of the following group 14 elements shows maximum tendency towards catenation?
Which of the following group 14 elements shows maximum tendency towards catenation?
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The correct option is D carbon
Catenation is the linkage of atoms of the same element into longer chains. Catenation most readily occurs in carbon which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structure.C with the least diffuse p orbital can form a longer p-p sigma bond. This sigma overlap is strong enough to form stable C-C long chains.
Catenation is the linkage of atoms of the same element into longer chains. Catenation most readily occurs in carbon which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structure.C with the least diffuse p orbital can form a longer p-p sigma bond. This sigma overlap is strong enough to form stable C-C long chains.
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