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The two of the most important properties of carbon would be: catenation and __.


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Tetravalency

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Trivalency

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Divalency

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Monovalency

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Solution

The correct option is A

Tetravalency


The two important properties of carbon are:

Tetravalency: As the valency of carbon is four, it is capable of bonding with four other atoms.
​Catenation: It is the ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon leading to long chains.


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