The element that shows greater ability to form multiple bonds is:

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The element that shows greater ability to form  multiple bonds is:

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multiple bonds (lateral overlap of p orbitals) require:
- Small atomic size
- Short bond length for effective orbital overlap
- Atoms in the same period (2p–2p overlap is most effective)

Step 1 — Compare the elements:

| Element | Period | Atomic size | p orbital size |
|---------|--------|-------------|----------------|
| C | 2 | Smallest | 2p (compact) |
| Si | 3 | Larger | 3p (diffuse) |
| Ge | 4 | Even larger | 4p (more diffuse) |
| Sn | 5 | Largest | 5p (most diffuse) |

Step 2: Carbon (C)

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