Question

Why hydrogen and oxygen are not used in making chemical bonds with other elements instead of carbon

Answer 1

Dear student,

Hydrogen and oxygen make chemical bonds with other elements also.

For hydrogen-

When halogen reacts with hydrogen then hydrogen halide is formed.
When hydrogen reacts with nitrogen then ammonia will be formed.
Similarly, hydrogen reacts with other elements also.

For oxygen-

When oxygen reacts with lithium then its oxide is formed.
When oxygen reacts with Potassium then peroxide is formed.
Similarly, oxygen reacts with other elements also and form different products.

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