The ability of atoms of an element to combine among themselves to form long chains is called _________.
A
catenation
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B
allotropy
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C
tetravalency
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D
isomerism
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Solution
The correct option is A catenation The ability of atoms of an element to combine among themselves to form long chains and rings is called catenation.
Carbon exhibits this property, so it has large number of compounds.