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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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What is catenation?
Options
A The ability of carbon to form allotropes
B The ability of carbon to conduct electricity
C The ability of carbon to bond to itself in lengthy chains
Correct Answer
D The ability of carbon to form double bonds
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Catenation is the unique property of carbon atoms to bond covalently with each other to form long chains, rings, and branched structures, leading to millions of organic compounds.

Hint

Carbon-carbon bonding in chains.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 733 of 1999
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