What is meant by catanation.

1.	What is meant by catanation.
Answer» Carbon atoms possess the unique ability to combine with other atoms of the same element to form single long chains of different shapes, lengths and sizes. The unique electronic configuration and small size of a carbon atom makes the C-C bonds the strongest. The process of self linking of carbon known as catenation Thanks Property of making long chain by direct bonding in same element.For ex- Carbon, Silicon Catenation is a property of an atom that enables it to form large number of chains to form different atoms that are stable .Carbon exhibits the property of Catenation

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