Question

The catenation tendency of $C, Si$ and $Ge$ is in the order Ge $

• A. 398180167
• B. 348167180
• C. 180167348
• D. 167180348

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

398180167

Answer 2

The linking of identical atoms with each other to form long chains is called catenation. However, this property decreases from carbon to lead. Decrease of this property is associated with M-M bond energy which decreases from carbon to lead.