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Write short notes on : Catenation


1.      The property of direct bonding between atoms of the same element to form chain is called catenation.
2.      Carbon atoms possess an unusual capability of bonding to other carbon atoms.
3.      Because of this feature, carbon atoms are capable of forming large number of compounds.

4.      Carbon can link with other carbon atoms to form straight chains or branched chains or rings of different shapes and sizes.