JEE Main 12 Jan 2019 Evening Question 7
Question: The element that shows greater ability to form $ p\pi -p\pi $ multiple bonds is
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Options:
A) C
B) Ge
C) Sn
D) Si
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Carbon has greater ability to form $ p\pi -p\pi $ multiple bonds whereas heavier elements do not form $ p\pi -p\pi $ bonds because their atomic orbitals are too large and diffuse to have effective overlapping.
