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प्रश्न
Define catenation.
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उत्तर १
Carbon possesses a unique property of combining with other carbon atoms to form long chains. This property is called catenation. The chains can be straight, branched or closed.
उत्तर २
The self-linking property of atoms of an element to form very long straight or branched chains and cyclic rings is known as catenation. This property is shown by carbon whose small size and tetravalency helps it to form large structures by self-linking.
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