Multiple choice

The property of catenation is more marked in the case of

  1. silicon

  2. hydrogen

  3. oxygen

  4. carbon

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The property of catenation is more marked in the case of carbon. Bond strength of M – M bond and the tendency for catenation decrease in the following order: C – C > Si – Si > Ge – Ge > Sn – Sn  So, carbon has the maximum catenation property.