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Standard XII
Chemistry
Amorphous Forms of Carbon
Question
The correct order of catenation is:
C
>
S
i
>
G
e
≈
S
n
C
>
S
n
>
S
i
≈
G
e
G
e
>
S
n
>
S
i
>
C
S
i
>
S
n
>
C
>
G
e
A
C
>
S
n
>
S
i
≈
G
e
B
S
i
>
S
n
>
C
>
G
e
C
C
>
S
i
>
G
e
≈
S
n
D
G
e
>
S
n
>
S
i
>
C
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The correct option is
A
C
>
S
i
>
G
e
≈
S
n
Solution:- (A)
C
>
S
i
>
G
e
≈
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
≈
S
n
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