Question

(a) What is meant by catenation? Name two elements which exhibit the property of catenation.
(b) Write the names and structural formulae of all the possible isomers of hexane.

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon & Sulphur.

Explanation:

catenation refers to chain formation by linking with single or double or triple bond formation.It is favourable in the elements which possess less repulsion.

Answer 2

(a) The ability of an atom of an element to form bond with the other atom of same element to form large molecules  is called catenation .

For eg- Carbon, Hydrogen

(b)n- hexane ,isohexane  , neohexane