Question

State two characteristic features of carbon which when put together give rise to 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:

Explanation:

(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

Answer 2

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.