Question

What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of carbon

compounds we see aroundus?​

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

The two properties that give rise to carbon to form a large number of compounds are:

1) Catenation: It is the ability to form bonds with other carbon atoms.

2) Tetravalency: Due to 4 valency of carbon, it is capable of bonding with four other atoms.