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, the self linking property along with , helps carbon atoms to make large number of chains and rings.

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Catenation
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tetravalency
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Allotropy
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nuclear charge
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Solution

The correct options are
A Catenation
B tetravalency
Catenation occurs when atoms of the same element covalently bond to one another. This self-linking property leads to the
formation of long chains and rings. Elements like carbon, sulphur, etc., show catenation.

Carbon has a valency of four because of which it can simultaneously bond with four other atoms. This property is shown by elements like carbon and silicon; and is called tetravalency.

However, allotropy and nuclear charge are not responsible for the formation of long chain carbon compounds.

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