Property of Carbon Compounds- Catenation


 
 
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Property of Carbon Compounds- Catenation

Versatile nature of carbon:

 The estimated number of carbon compounds known today about three million. But now the question is, which property or properties of carbon is/are responsible for the formation of such a large number of carbon compounds. The main reasons for this huge number of carbon compounds are:

Catenation:

The property of self linking of elements mainly C-atoms using covalent bonds to form long, straight or branched and rings of different sizes is called catenation.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a)  As the size of the carbon atom is small, it makes strong bonds with other atoms to produce stable compounds

(b) Carbon atom can form double or triple bonds with other carbon atoms or with atoms of oxygen, sulphur and nitrogen. 

(c) The property of self linking of elements mainly C-atoms using covalent bonds to form long, straight or branched and rings of different sizes is called catenation.

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

The reaction of esters with sodium hydroxide gives alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid. This reaction is known as _________________.

 

 

 

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

The property of carbon that helps to make a large number of carbon compounds is called as _______________.
 

Right Option : A
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