ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ChemistryOrganic Chemistry1 Mark
MCQ
Carbon forms a large number of organic compounds due to:
A
Catenation
B
Tendency to form multiple bonds
C
Isomerism
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All of these
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Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these
(d) All of these Explanation: Catenation is a property of the carbon element that allows its atoms to join together to form long carbon chains. Carbon has a tendency to form single, double, or triple bonds with itself as well as with other elements. The phenomenon of existence of an organic compound having same molecular formula but different structural formula. Thus, carbon forms a large number of organic compounds due to its tendency to form multiple bonds, catenation and isomerism.
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