Which statement identifies which of these two compounds is more stable and explains why?

(a) The carbon compound because C is less electronegative than Si
(b) The silicon compound because Si forms stronger sigma bonds than C
(c) The carbon compound because C forms stronger multiple bonds than Si
(d) The silicon compound because Si forms stronger pi bonds than C

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Η Η Η Η Η C=C Si=Si H H H Η