Question

Why carbon does exhibit the property of catenation to maximum extent? How

many covalent bonds does butane ( C4H10) have ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

1. Carbon shows catenation property. This is because of the 4 valence electrons present in in outer shell. Carbon exhibits property of catenation to maximum extent because of its small size.

2. thirteen covalent bonds

There are thirteen covalent bonds.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Carbon shows catenation property. This is because of the 4 valence electrons present in in outer shell. so the Carbon exhibits property of catenation to maximum extent because of its small size.

2. thirteen covalent bonds

Explanation:

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