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what is catenation and explain it briefly​

Answer 1

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catenation is self linking property to make long chains is called cstenation

Answer 2

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The property of element due to which it forms covalent bonds with other atoms of same element to form chain of atoms is called catenation. For example, carbon atoms can combine to each other to form long chains, branched chains and closed rings. Carbon shows the property of catenation to maximum extent. Sulphur, silicon etc. also show this property to some extent. Sulphur show catenation upto 8 atoms in formation of S-8 molecule of sulphur.

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