Question

14 Assertion: Carbon has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of

carbon, giving rise to large molecules. This property is called Catenation.

Reason: Carbon compounds are exceptionally stable in nature

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Answer 1

Assertion: Carbon has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon, giving rise to large molecules. This property is called Catenation.

Reason: Carbon compounds are exceptionally stable in nature

Both Assertion and Reason are correct.

Detailed Discussion:

• One carbon atom has four valence electrons and hence can bind to four other atoms of carbon in order to fulfill its octet.

• As a result , it has the highest catenation property among all the elements in the modern periodic table (Silicon is the 2nd element).

• Due to formation of 4 bonds to 4 other carbon atoms, carbon bonds are exceptionally stable.

• This catenation property also helps in development of aliphatic, branched as well as cyclic carbon compounds.

• So, both Assertion and Reason are correct.

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