Question

The number of carbon compounds is more than those formed by all other

elements put together. Justify the statement by giving two reasons.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Due to self linking ability of carbon/catenation <br> Since carbon has a valency of four it can form bonds with four other atoms of carbon or atoms of some other mono-valent element. <br> Due to small size of carbon it forms very strong and (or) stable bonds with other elements

Answer 2

Answer:

The number of carbon compounds is more than those formed by all other elements put together.The 2 factors which lead to the formation of a very large number of organic compounds are :-

1. CATENATION:- The unique ability of carbon to form bonds with other atoms of carbon, giving rise to large molecules.This property is called catenation.
2. TETRAVALENCY:- The valency of carbon is 4.So it is capable of bonding with 4 other atoms of carbon or atoms of other elements like hydrogen,nitrogen,sulphur,oxygen etc.The bond that carbon forms with other elements is very strong.This is due to the small atomic size of carbon.This enables the nucleus to hold on to the shared pair of electrons strongly.