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Which of the following elements shows the strongest catenation property?

A

`Si`

B

`C`

C

`Sn`

D

`Pb`

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B
Catenation is the ability of like atoms to link with one another through covalent bonds. The property of catenation mainly depends upon the strength of element - element bond. Due to smaller size and higher electronegativity (the power to attract the shared electron pair), the bond enthalpy of `C-C` bond is very high and, thus, `C` atoms have strong tendency to link with one another to form long straight as well as branched chains and rings of different shapes and sizes.
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