The element that does NOT show catenation is :
- (A)Ge
- (B)Si
- (C)Sn
- (D)Pb✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Catenation weakens down group 14 as the elementelement bond lengthens and loses strength with increasing atomic size and poorer orbital overlap. Lead has the feeblest bond of the set and so does not show catenation.
JEE Main · 2019 · 12 Jan 2019 · Shift 2 · Single correct option