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Name the element which shows the highest degree of catenation.

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a

Silicon 

b

Carbon 

c

Hydrogen 

d

Oxygen 

answer is A.

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  • Carbon exhibit the highest degree of catenation.
  • Carbon has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon, giving rise to large molecules. This property is called catenation
  • These compounds may have long chains of carbon, branched chains of carbon or even carbon atoms arranged in rings.
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Name the element which shows the highest degree of catenation.