Single Choice

Maximum ability of catenation is shown by ?

Asilicon
Blead
Cgermanium
Dcarbon
Correct Answer

Solution

Answer:- (D) Carbon
Carbon being smaller in size, has greater ability to bond with other carbon atoms giving rise to long chain and rings. This is because, as it is smaller, it can hold on to the shared pair of electrons more effectively.
Thus, carbon has maximum ability of catenation in it's group.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

p - block Elements

Which element shows catenation:

p - block Elements

The order of catenation power is:

p - block Elements

The catenation tendency of $$C,\ Si$$ and $$Ge$$ is in the order of $$Ge < Si < C$$. The bond energies (in $$KJ\ mol^{-1}$$) of $$C-C,\ Si-Si$$ and $$Ge-Ge$$ respectively, are :

p - block Elements

There is a large number of carbon compounds due to:

p - block Elements

Catenation i.e. linking of similar atoms depends on size and electronic configuration of atoms. The tendency of catenation in Group 14 elements follows the order:

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