Carbon shows greater tendency for catenation than silicon.
Which of the following statements is the correct explanation for the given assertion?
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Carbon-carbon bond is weaker than Si-Si bond due to the larger size of carbon as compared to silicon.
2
Carbon-carbon bond is weaker than Si-Si bond due to the smaller size of carbon as compared to silicon.
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Carbon-carbon bond is stronger than Si-Si bond due to the larger size of carbon as compared to silicon.
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Carbon-carbon bond is stronger than Si-Si bond due to the smaller size of carbon as compared to silicon.