Question

What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of carbon compounds we see around us?
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Answer 1

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The two features of carbon that give rise to a large number of compounds are as follows:

→ Catenation - It is the ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon.

→ Tetravalency - With the valency of four, carbon is capable of bonding with four other atoms.

Answer 2

Answer:

The two features of carbon that give rise to a large number of compounds are as follows:-

(i) Catenation

(ii) Tetravalency

Explaination :-

(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.