Question 2:
What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of carbon
compounds we see around us?
Answer:
The two features of carbon that give rise to a large number of compounds are as
follows:
(i) Catenation − It is the ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon.
(ii) Tetravalency − With the valency of four, carbon is capable of bonding with four
other atoms.
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