Question

State two characteristic features of carbon which when put together give rise to large number of carbon compounds. Explain these two characteristics.


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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.