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QJEEM19Ch1bd4: JEE Main 2019 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM19Ch1bd4 Solution: The element that shows greater ability to form p π -p π…

The element that shows greater ability to form pπ-pπ multiple bonds, is :

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  • A Si
  • B Ge
  • C C
  • D Sn

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JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - p-Block Elements Question 180 English Explanation
In carbon family size of carbon is smallest.

A size of carbon atom is small, so between 2p orbital of two carbon atom effective overlapping happens.

But when size of atom increases then effective overlapping does not happens between atoms.

That is why in carbon family, C will have strongest pπ − pπ bond.

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