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

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 : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Carbon atoms have the unique ability to combine with one another to form chains.

(b) Most of the carbon compounds show the phenomenon of isomerism.

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

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

When carbon is heated in the presence air it results in formation of carbon dioxide. This process is known as _______________

 

Right Option : B
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