Question

What are the properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of compounds we see around us

Answer 1

1. Tetravalency : Carbon atom bas valency 4 due to which it shares electron and forms covalent bonds.
2. Catenation : Self link. Carbon can self link with another C atoms and form numerous number of compounds
3. Isomerism : Compounds having same structural formula but diff molecule formula.

Answer 2

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.