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Silicon lies just below carbon in Group $4 \mathrm{~A}(14)$ and also forms four covalent bonds. Why aren't there as many silicon compounds as carbon compounds?
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Carbon and silicon both belong to Group 4A(14) in the periodic table, which means they have four electrons in their outermost shell. This allows them to form four covalent bonds with other atoms. Show more…
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