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Sulphur exhibits greater tendency for catenation than seleniun. Explain why?

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As we move froms S to Se, the atmoic size increases and hence the strength of E-E bonid decrease. As a result, S-S bond is much stronger than Se-Se bond and consequently, S shows greater tendency for catenation than selenium.
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