NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Some p-Block Elements: Group 14 MCQ

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Group 14MediumQuestion 37009

Question

Carbon shows catenation strongly because of its:

  1. A
    small size and strong C-C bond
    Correct
  2. B
    metallic radius
  3. C
    low bond enthalpy
  4. D
    inert pair effect

Correct answer

small size and strong C-C bond

Explanation

C-C bonds are strong and directional.