Question

state two characteristic features of carbon which when put together give rise to a large number of a 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.

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Answer 2

The characteristic feature of carbon when put together to give rise to a large number of carbon compounds:

1. Catenation:

• It is a process of "n" number of carbon atoms are bonded together to same atom in a chain-like structure.
• The chain structure can be a closed-chain structure or an open-chain structure.
• This process leads to the formation of covalent bonds.

2. Tetravalency of electrons:

• Here carbon follows the system of four electrons in its valence or outermost shell.
• The octet rule is obeyed by carbon atoms.
• They obey this rule to get a stable electronic configuration.