Why does Carbon show a high tendency towards catenation?
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Solution
The self-linking property of Carbon leading to the formation of long chains of Carbons, branched-chain of Carbon atoms, and rings of Carbon atoms is called Catenation.
Carbon shows a high tendency towards catenation becauseCarbon has a smaller size which makes the C-C bonds strong.
Carbon can form almost infinitely regular covalent bonds with other Carbon atoms.
For example, Carbon atoms can form straight chains, branched chains, and rings.
