ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ChemistryOrganic Chemistry1 Mark
MCQ
Which of the following has highest catenation property?
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C
B
P
C
S
D
Si
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Answer
Correct option: A.
C
(a) C Explanation: Catenation is a property by which a carbon atom can bond with any number of other carbon atoms to form straight chains, branched chains and rings of various sizes. C (carbon) has the highest catenation property. Carbon is well-known for its exceptional ability to form long chains and complex, branched structures due to its strong carbon-carbon covalent bonds. This property is the basis for the vast diversity of organic compounds.
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