World of Chemistry
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Chapter 20.1, Problem 1RQ
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Interpretation: The unusual bonding of carbon atoms is to be explained.
Concept Introduction: The are two main properties behind the bonding of carbon atoms, catenation and tetravalency.
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Answer to Problem 1RQ
The bonding of carbon atoms is unusual compared to other elements due to the properties of catenation and tetravalency. A carbon atom has a high catenation tendency which allows it to form single bonds between many carbon atoms. Carbon has a valency of four which allows a single carbon atom to link with a maximum of 4 carbon atoms which leads to a large network of carbon atoms and compounds.
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The reason behind the high catenation property of carbon is its electronic configuration with 4 electrons in valence shell (tetravalency) that needs four more electrons to complete the octet and high bond energy of C-C linkage which allows stable bond formation in long-chain compounds. In other atoms, these properties are not shown to such a large extent and they cannot form very long same atom chains.
Chapter 20 Solutions
World of Chemistry
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