Question

Carbon is known to form long chains of carbon atoms. This property is known as?

• A. Catenation
• B. Hybridization
• C. Halogenation
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Catenation

$\to$ Catenation is the linkage of atoms of the same element into longer chains.

$\to$ Catenation occurs most readily in carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form long chains and structures.

This is the reason for the presence of a vast number of organic compounds in nature.