Question

illustration.
6. Explain in brief two main reasons for carbon forming a large number of
compounds.​

Answer 1

Catenation and tetravalency nature of carbon is the reason for the formation of a large number of compounds. The property of formation of bonds with other carbon atoms to form long chains of different compounds is called catenation.

Answer 2

Catenation and tetravalency nature of carbon is the reason for the formation of a large number of compounds. The property of formation of bonds with other carbon atoms to form long chains of different compounds is called catenation.