Chemistryeasy · Past Paper
The ability of carbon to form long chains by linking with other carbon atoms is called:
AIsomerism
BCatenation
CTetravalency
DAllotropy
✓ Correct Answer: B — Catenation
Catenation is the unique property of carbon to link with itself through covalent bonds to form long chains or rings.
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