Practice question
Question
Which group 14 element forms a monoxide with the highest bond strength?
Explanation
Bond strength in group 14 monoxides (XO) decreases down the group due to weaker orbital overlap. CO (triple bond) has the highest bond strength compared to SiO, GeO, or SnO.
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