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Carbon has a valency of four. It is capable of bonding with four other atoms of carbon or atoms of some other monovalent element, etc. What is this property of carbon known as?

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Tetravalency

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Catenation

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Ionic Bonding

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Metallic Bonding

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Solution

The correct option is A Tetravalency
Tetravalency is the ability of carbon to bond with carbon or 4 other monovalent atoms or two other divalent atoms. Overall carbon should form 4 bonds.

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