Question

The element carbon forms a very large number of compounds.Give reason
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Answer 1

Answer:

Given

a

2

=13 and a

5

=25

We know that

a

n

=a+(n−1)d

∴a

2

=a+(2−1)d

⇒13=a+(2−1)d

⇒a+d=13 ...(i)

and a

5

=a+(5−1)d

⇒25=a+4d

⇒a+4d=25 ...(ii)

Now, subtracting (i) from (ii), we get

3d=12

⇒d=4

Now a+d=13 [from (i)]

⇒a=9

Hence, a

7

=a+6d=9+6(4)

⇒a

7

=33

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon is the only element that can form so many different compounds because each carbon atom can form four chemical bonds to other atoms and because the carbon atom is just the right, small size to fit in comfortably as parts of very large molecules.Carbon forms large number of compound due to following reasons: 1. Catenation: The unique property of the 'C' element to be able to form continuous links with other 'C' atoms through covalency called catenation, is one reason for the existence of a large number of organic compounds.