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The number of carbon compounds is very large because it:

A
is tetravalent
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forms double and triple bond
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C
is non metal
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D
shows catenation
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Solution

The correct option is D shows catenation
The number of carbon compounds is very large because it shows catenation.
Catenation is the linkage of atoms of the same element into longer chains.
Carbon forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures.

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