Some organotin and organogermanium compounds have a tendency to polymerize. How can we prevent this polymerization?
A) Using bulky functional groups.
B) Keeping tin and germanium in lower oxidation states.
C) Running reactions at lower temperatures.

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Using bulky functional groups can prevent polymerization by creating steric hindrance, which makes it difficult for the molecules to come close enough to react and form polymers.

Some Organotin and Organogermanium Compounds Have a Tendency to Polymerize