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Give an example of an element or an atom that does not show catenation.


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Catenation:

  • Catenation is the process of an element's atoms self-linking to form chains and rings.
  • It occurs most easily in carbon, where covalent bonds are formed to form larger structures and chains with other carbon atoms.

Example:

  • Lead is the only p-block element that does not show catenation.
  • During covalent bonding, it reacts quite quickly. As a result, it does not show catenation.

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