JEE Main Chemistry question

Which element of group 14 forms only one hydride?

(A)C
(B)Si
(C)SnCorrect
(D)Pb

Answer: (C)

Solution

Carbon forms an enormous range of hydrides due to extensive catenation (all hydrocarbons), and silicon and germanium each form a homologous series of several silanes/germanes. Tin's catenation ability is weak enough that

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