Question

State two characteristics features of carbon which when put together give rise to a large number of carbon compounds

Answer 1

The two characteristics are:
1. Tetravalency - Tetra stands for 4 and valent stands for valency.
2. Catenation - catenation means self bonding and the formation of long chains.

Answer 2

The two characteristics are:

1. Tetravalency - Tetra stands for 4 and valent stands for valency.

2. Catenation - catenation means self bonding and the formation of long chains.

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