The property of self-linkage of carbon atoms is called:

addition

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catenation

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cracking

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neutralisation

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Solution

The correct option is A catenation
Catenation is the linkage of atoms of the same element into longer chains. Catenation occurs most readily in carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
Hence, option B is correct.

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