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Catenation is a property of the carbon atom which describes its ability to
Options
A bond with other carbon atoms
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B form double and triple bonds
C exist in plant and animal form
D form bonds in its ground state
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Catenation is the unique property of carbon atoms to form long chains and rings by bonding with other carbon atoms. This is the basis for the vast number and diversity of organic compounds.

Hint

The root 'catena' means chain in Latin.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 921 of 1999
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