Question

What are the two properties of carbon which enable carbon to form a large number ` of compounds? Explain them in detail.`.​

Answer 1

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Property which allows carbon to form a large number of compounds:

Catenation can be defined as the self-linking of atoms of an element to form chains and rings.

Catenation occurs most readily in carbon, forming covalent bonds to form longer chains and structures with other carbon atoms. This is why the vast number of organic compounds are found in nature. Carbon is best known for its catenation properties, with the analysis of catenated carbon structures in organic chemistry.

Answer 2

Answer:

the property of form a large number of organic compounds is catenation.

Explanation:

carbon has a tendency to form more compounds with itself and other atoms such that hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur and other halogens than any other elements.the tendency of an atom to form a chain of bonds with the atoms of the same element is called catenation.the high strength of C-C bond is responsible for its catenation property.