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The correct order of catenation is :

(a)

C  > Si > Ge = Sn

(b)

C>Sn >Si = Ge

(c)

Si > Sn > C > Ge

(d)

Ge > Sn > Si > C



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The correct order of catenation is :

(a)

C  > Si > Ge = Sn

(b)

C>Sn >Si = Ge

(c)

Si > Sn > C > Ge

(d)

Ge > Sn > Si > C

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

  The order of catenation property amongst 14th group elements is based on based on bond enthalpy values of identical atoms of the same element. The decreasing order of bond enthalpy values  is

 Decreasing order of catenation is C  > Si > Ge = Sn

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