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(A) Catenation is the ability of an element to form bonds with its own atoms to form long chains or rings. In the $16^{th}$ group (Oxygen family),the

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(A) Catenation is the ability of an element to form bonds with its own atoms to form long chains or rings. In the $16^{th}$ group (Oxygen family),the tendency for catenation decreases down the group as the bond energy of the $E-E$ bond decreases. However,among the given options,Sulfur $(S)$ shows the highest tendency for catenation due to its relatively strong $S-S$ bond compared to the others in the group. Oxygen $(O)$ shows limited catenation (e.g.,in $O_3$ or $H_2O_2$) but it is significantly less than that of Sulfur.

Which of the following elements exhibits the highest property of catenation?

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