Question

Which amongst the following properties of carbon is shown by silicon as well?

• A. Valency of four
• B. Ability to form large molecules
• C. Small size of the atom
• D. Formation of ring compounds

Answer 1

The correct option is A Valency of four

• Silicon $\left(Si\right)$ and carbon $\left(C\right)$ have a valency of four, which makes it possible for them to bond with four other atoms simultaneously.
• This property is called tetravalency.
• However, carbon has a smaller size unlike silicon because of which it can form large molecules as well as ring compounds.
• Catenation, the self linking property of an element, is also exhibited by carbon and hence, it forms chains and rings.