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Carbon atoms can form long chains by sharing their valence electrons with other carbon atoms. This property is known as _________.
Carbon atoms can form long chains by sharing their valence electrons with other carbon atoms. This property is known as _________.
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The correct option is C catenation
Carbon has a unique property of linking with other carbon atoms to form long chains through sharing of electrons (covalent bond). Carbon forms the longest chains using catenation. Other elements like sulphur, silicon and boron also exhibits this property.
Carbon has a unique property of linking with other carbon atoms to form long chains through sharing of electrons (covalent bond). Carbon forms the longest chains using catenation. Other elements like sulphur, silicon and boron also exhibits this property.
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