Question

Carbon shows some unique properties, name them.

Answer 1

The unique properties shown by carbon are:

● Tetravalency of carbon - Carbon has four valence electrons (Atomic number of C = 6; Electronic Configuration = 2, 4). It forms covalent bonds by sharing its four electrons with other atoms. It is called the tetravalency of carbon.



● Catenation - Carbon atoms possess a unique property to link together (self linking) to form very long chains.