Question

Carbon forms large number of compounds. Explain three reasons to justify the statement​

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon forms numerous compounds because of the following reasons:

Tetra valency – Carbon atoms readily form covalent bonds with the other atoms.

Catenation – Two carbon atoms readily form covalent bonds, and this bond is more stable than the bonds formed by the other elements.

Answer 2

Answer:

Tetra valency – Carbon atoms readily form covalent bonds with the other atoms.

Catenation – Two carbon atoms readily form covalent bonds, and this bond is more stable than the bonds formed by the other elements.

Carbon atoms have varying bond order and hybridization. That is, they can form double or triple bonds.