Question

the three reasons why carbon form a large no.of compounds.

Answer 1

Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell. ... Carbon forms large no. of compounds basically due to two reasons: Catenation - The ability of carbon to form bonds with the atoms of itself resulting into the large chains and rings of carbon. Catenation cause large no. of chain and ring compounds.

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Answer 2

It is because of catenation that carbon forms a large number of compounds. Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell. These four electrons are available to the carbon atom to form bonds with other atoms; be it carbon or other elments. ... Catenation cause large no. of chain and ring compounds.