Question

Write the unique ability of carbon to form covalent bond with carbon atoms, giving rise to a long chain of molecules.

Answer 1

Answer:

Catenation :

The self linkage is known as catenation. The property of catenation is responsible for the occurrence of innumerable organic compounds. It is the binding of an element to itself through covalent bonds to form chain or ring molecules. That means it can form long hydrocarbon chains and rings like benzene.