Question

Explain two characteristics of carbon that are responsible for the existence of large number of

carbon compounds.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Catenation

Tetravalency

Explanation:

catenation helps in forming of large carbon compounds

tetravalency is the no of outermost electron present in the carbon atom