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Explain Catenation with example.


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Catenation:

  • Catenation can be defined as the self-linking property of an atom to other atoms of the same element through sharing electrons to form chains and rings.
  • The formation of layers like two-dimensional catenation and space lattices like three-dimensional catenation is also observed.
  • Carbon has a unique nature in that it is able to catenate and form millions of organic compounds.
  • Carbon can form a long chain due to catenation; thus bonding with other carbon atoms. By catenation, carbon can produce single, double and triple bonds.
  • Examples of elements showing catenation: Carbon, Silicon, Boron

A picture showing catenation of Carbon in a straight-chain, branched-chain, and cyclic ring:


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