Which of the following elements exhibits similar chain properties as carbon?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B)   Si

1. Catenation is the ability of an element to form bonds with its own atoms, creating long chains or ring-like structures.
2. Carbon is highly known for its catenation ability, allowing it to form a vast variety of organic compounds.
3. Silicon (Si) also exhibits catenation due to having four valence electrons, enabling it to form covalent bonds with other silicon atoms.

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​Neon (Ne)

• Being a noble gas, does not show catenation because it rarely forms bonds with other atoms.

​Oxygen (O)

• Can form limited catenation, as it has only two valence electrons and can make just two covalent bonds with other oxygen atoms, unlike carbon or silicon.

​Potassium (K)

• A metal, does not exhibit catenation because metals usually lose electrons to form positive ions and do not create covalent bonds with atoms of the same element.