Which element in group 14 has the highest tendency to exhibit catenation?
Catenation (self-linking) is strongest for C due to its small size and strong C-C bond energy, far exceeding Si, Ge, or Sn in group 14.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties > Topic: Anomalous Properties and Second Period and Chemical Reactivity
