what is catenation define it
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Catenation Definition: Catenation is the binding of an element to itself through covalent bonds to form chain or ring molecules. Examples: Carbon is the most common element that exhibits catenation. It can form long hydrocarbon chains and rings like benzene.
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In chemistry catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series called a chain . catenation occurs most readily with carbon which forms covalent bonds with carbon to form longer chains and structures.
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Catenation is the linkage of atoms of the same element into longer chains. Catenation occurs most readily in carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
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