Question

2.
What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number
of carbon compounds we see around us? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The two features of carbon that give rise to a large number of compounds are as follows:

(i) Catenation: It is the ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon.

(ii) Tetravalency: With the valency of four, carbon is capable of bonding with four other atoms.