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Question
What is the term for Carbon's ability to form long chains and rings with itself, a property not extensively exhibited by other Group 14 elements like Silicon which forms different types of chains?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 24 mentions, 'Carbon can catenate. (forms -C-C-C- C- chains) Silicon forms only Si-O-Si-O chains in silica SiO₂.'
Hint
This term describes the unique self-linking ability of atoms.