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The difference in properties of `CH_(4)` and `SiH_(4)` is due to :

A

large difference in th electronegativity of carbon and silicon

B

large difference in size of carbon and silicon atoms

C

the inability of carbon to form double bonds

D

the inhability of silicon form double bonds.

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