Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Science[ Question Bank ] - 20223 Marks
Question
Write a short note. Characteristics of carbon
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Answer
Catenation power: Carbon has a unique ability to form strong covalent bonds with other carbon atoms; this results in formation of big molecules. This property of carbon is called catenation power.
Multiple bond formation: Two carbon atoms can be bonded together by one, two or three covalent bonds. These are called a single bond, double bond, and triple bond respectively. Thus, carbon atom has the ability to form multiple bonds as well as single bonds.
Tetravalency: Being tetravalent one carbon atom can form bonds with four other atoms (carbon or any other). This results in formation of many compounds.
Isomerism: One more characteristic of carbon, which is responsible for large number of carbon compounds is isomerism.
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