Question

define catenation .....................​

Answer 1

Answer:

catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. ... Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.

Answer 2

Answer:

catenation is defined as self linking ability of the carbon atom i.e carbon atom has ability to make 4 bonds with other atoms of same element