Question

Which property of carbon leads to formation of large number of compounds? Define it.

Answer 1

Answer:

tertavalency

Explanation:

tetravalency:- The ability of carbon to not only form chains of bonds with carbon atoms but also with other elements such as hydrogen,oxygen etc.. A carbon atom completes its octet only by sharing its valence electrons with other atoms.

Answer 2

Two properties of carbon lead to formation of large number of compounds are :-

1. Catenation: It is ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon.
2. Tetravalency: Carbon has valence 4, Carbon is capable of forming bond with four other atoms.

These properties help to form large number of compounds of carbon.

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