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The correct order of decreasing catenation tendency in group 14 is

A $Pb > Sn > Si > C$
B $C > Si > Sn > Pb$
C $Si > C > Sn > Pb$
D $C > Si > Pb > Sn$

Answer: B

Catenation depends on M-M bond strength, which falls down the group: C-C is strongest and Pb-Pb weakest, so

C > Si > Sn > Pb

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