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Which of the following is not correct?

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Catenation is the ability of an element to form bonds with itself. Carbon shows the strongest catenation, and this property decreases down the group but does not disappear entirely.
Updated On: May 15, 2025
  • Lead does not show catenation
  • Buckminster fullerene contains 20 six-membered rings and 12 five-membered rings
  • Stability order of GeX\textsubscript{2}, SnX\textsubscript{2} and PbX\textsubscript{2} is GeX\textsubscript{2}<SnX\textsubscript{2}<PbX\textsubscript{2}
  • The number of metalloids in group 14 elements is 2
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Lead (Pb), though a group 14 element, does exhibit catenation to some extent, though it is less pronounced compared to carbon or silicon. Saying lead does not show catenation at all is incorrect.
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