Practice question
Question
Which group 14 element forms a dioxide with the highest bond energy?
Explanation
Bond energy in XO₂ decreases down group 14 due to weaker orbital overlap. CO₂ (C=O) has the highest bond energy compared to SiO₂, GeO₂, or SnO₂.
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