In the carbon family , the elements other than carbon do not form ` pn-p pi` nonds because the atomic orbitals are :

Assertion : Carbon has unique ability to form p pi-p pi multiple bonds with itself and with other atomic of small size and high electronegativety. Reason : Heaviur elements of group 14th do not form p pi -p pi bonds because their atomic orbital are too large and diffuse to have effective sideways overapping.

Carbon does not form complexes, because-

Name the elements other than carbon in group IVA elements that exhibit catination.

A : Heavier elements of 14th group do not form p pi - p pi bonds . R : Atomic orbital of heavier elements are too large and do not have effective overlapping .

A : Heavier elements of 14th group do not form p pi - p pi bonds . R : Atomic orbital of heavier elements are too large and do not have effective overlapping .

Other than carbon which elements show catenation?

Unlike the other elements of its group carbon and silicon does not form MX_(2) type molecules because

Name an element other than carbon, which exhibits catenation up to 7-8 atoms. Are these compounds stable ?