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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

The correct order of covalent radii of \(\mathrm{Si}, \mathrm{Ge}, \mathrm{Sn}\) is:

  1. A \(\mathrm{Ge} < \mathrm{Si} < \mathrm{Sn}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Sn} < \mathrm{Si} < \mathrm{Ge}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Si} < \mathrm{Ge} < \mathrm{Sn}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Sn} < \mathrm{Ge} < \mathrm{Si}\)
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(C) \(\mathrm{Si} < \mathrm{Ge} < \mathrm{Sn}\)

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As we move down the group, the addition of shells causes an increase in the covalent radii of the group 14 elements. \(\text { Thus, } \mathrm{Si} < \mathrm{Ge} < \mathrm{Sn} \text {. }\)
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