Question

What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge no.Of carbon compounds we see around is?

Answer 1

Answer:  Catenation : The unique property of self linking of the carbon atoms through the covalent bonds in order to form long straight or branched chains and rings of different sizes is known as Catenation.

Reasons for Catenation :

- Small size of carbon atom.

- Unique electronic configuration of carbon.

- The carbon carbon ( C-C ) bonds are strong.

• Tetravalency of carbon : Carbon atoms form

four covalent bonds with the other atoms and it's valency is four.

This characteristic of carbon atom of forming four covalent bonds is called Tetravalency of carbon.

• Formation of multiple bond : Carbon forms double or triple bond with other elements.