JEE Main Chemistry question

Formation of innumerable compounds of carbon is due to its

(A)High reactivity
(B)Catenation tendencyCorrect
(C)Covalent and ionic tendency
(D)Different valency

Answer: (B)

Solution

Carbon's small size and strong, directional bonds give it an exceptional ability to form long chains and rings with itself (catenation), the basis of the vast diversity of organic compounds. It is

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