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06/01/2022 1:29 pm
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The catenation tendency of C, Si and Ge is in the order Ge < Si < C. The bond energies (in kJ mol–1) of C – C, Si – Si and Ge –Ge bonds are respectively
(a) 348, 297, 260
(b) 297, 348, 260
(c) 348, 260, 297
(d) 260, 297, 348
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06/01/2022 1:31 pm
Correct answer: (a) 348, 297, 260
Explanation:
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.