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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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Why is carbon unique among elements?
Options
A It is a noble gas
B It can bond to itself in lengthy chains (catenation) and form millions of compounds
Correct Answer
C It can form ionic bonds easily
D It is the most abundant element
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbon's ability to catenate (form long chains with itself), combined with its ability to form single, double, and triple bonds, leads to an enormous variety of organic compounds.

Hint

Bonding to itself.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 771 of 1999
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