Practice question
Question
Which group 14 element exhibits the maximum tendency to form pi-bonds?
Explanation
Smaller size and higher electronegativity favor pi-bonding in group 14. C (period 2) forms pi-bonds (e.g., in C₂H₄) more readily than Si, Ge, or Sn due to effective 2p orbital overlap.
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