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The correct order of catenation is :

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Catenation follows the element-element bond enthalpy, which falls down group 14: C-C > Si-Si > Ge-Ge \(\approx\) Sn-Sn.
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  • \(\mathrm{C > Sn > Si \approx Ge}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Si > Sn > C > Ge}\)
  • \(\mathrm{C > Si > Ge \approx Sn}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Ge > Sn > Si > C}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Catenation (self-linking tendency) depends on the strength of the E-E bond. For group 14 the bond enthalpies (kJ/mol) are approximately C-C 348, Si-Si 297, Ge-Ge 260, Sn-Sn 240.
So the order is \(\mathrm{C > Si > Ge \approx Sn}\) (Pb has almost no catenation).
This is option (3).
Answer: (3) \(\mathrm{C > Si > Ge \approx Sn}\)
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