Q.
Catenation is the unique property of an element due to which it forms covalent bonds with other atoms of the same element ? Identify the element.
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a
Carbon
b
Hydrogen
c
Neon
d
Aluminium
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
The term catenation refers to chemical linkage into chains having atoms of same element. The property is visible only in those elements which have the ability to form atleast two covalent bonds. The property is predominant among carbon atoms, significant among sulphur and silicon atoms and slightly present among germanium, nitrogen, selenium and tellurium atom.
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