Question

carbo forms a large number of compounds - give reason

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon forms large no. of compounds due to the following reasons: Catenation: The property of carbon element due to which its atoms can join one another to form long carbon chains is called catenation. Tetravalency: Carbon has a valency of four.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon froms a large number of compounds. Reasons:

• $\green{Tetra\: Valency:}$ Carbon has 4 electrons in the outermost shell and thus has valency 4. Thus, a single carbon atom can form 4 covalent bonds.

• $\blue{Catenation:}$ It is the property of self linking of compounds to form chains, branches, compounds of different shapes and sizes. Eg. Carbon, Silicon.

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