Question

Which of the following properties aid catenation in carbon?

• A. Small size
• B. Allotropy
• C. Tetravalency
• D. Non-metallic nature of carbon

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

Small size

C

Tetravalency

Catenation is the ability to link atoms of the same element to form long chains. The tetravalency and small size of carbon atoms help for the formation of long chains as tetravalency helps to make chains in 2-dimensions.