Question:
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:
(i) C > Si > Ge > Sn
(ii) C >> Si > Ge ≈ Sn
(iii) Si > C > Sn > Ge
(iv) Ge > Sn > Si > C
Solution:
Option (ii) C >> Si > Ge ≈ Sn is the answer.