NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Explain the following: Carbon shows catenation property but lead does not.
Options
- ACarbon has a smaller atomic size than lead.
- BCarbon can form strong covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.
- CLead lacks available d-orbitals for hybridization.
- DLead has a higher atomic number than carbon.
Correct answer
B. Carbon can form strong covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Carbon can form strong covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.