Question

what is catenation explain as to why carbon has maximum tendency for catenation ​

Answer 1

Carbon shows catenation to a maximum extent because of its electronic configuration and tendency to form strong covalent bonds. The bond energy of C-C bond is greater than N-N bond and thus catenation in nitrogen is restricted to 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms.

Answer 2

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Carbon shows catenation to a maximum extent because of its electronic configuration and tendency to form strong covalent bonds. The bond energy of C-C bond is greater than N-N bond and thus catenation in nitrogen is restricted to 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms.