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Statement 1 : The tendency for catenatio...

Statement 1 : The tendency for catenation is much higher for Si than for C.
Statement2 : The M-Mbond energy decreases down the group.

A

Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is Correct explanation for Statement 1.

B

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement 1.

C

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.

D

Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.

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D
The M-Mbond energy decreases down the group, hence the tendency for catenation is much higher for C than for Si.
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