Question

Assertion (A): There are large number of compounds with many carbon atoms linked to each other.

Reason (R): Carbon-Carbon bond is very strong and stable.

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Explanation:

Carbon has the unique ability to form long chains and rings through a property called catenation. This is possible because the Carbon-Carbon bond is exceptionally strong and stable due to carbon’s small atomic size, allowing it to form a vast number of complex and durable compounds.