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Chapter 21, Problem 1SAQ
Interpretation Introduction

Introduction: Carbon has a valency of 4. Due to this, carbon has different properties than other elements.

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Answer to Problem 1SAQ

Correct answer: Carbon can form a large number of compounds because it has all the mentioned properties.

Therefore, option (d) is correct.

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Justification for the correct statement:

Carbon has a valency of 4. So, carbon can form covalent bonds with four atoms. Also, carbon has a property of catenation. Due to this, carbon can form a variety of compounds with double or triple bonds.

Hence, option (d) is correct.

Justification for the incorrect statements:

Carbon can form a large number of compounds due to its ability to form double bonds, triple bonds, and covalent bonds, and its catenation capacity.

Hence, options (a), (b), and (c) are incorrect.

Conclusion
The ability of carbon to form double bonds, triple bonds, and covalent bonds, and its catenation capacity are the reasons to form a large number of compounds.

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Chapter 21 Solutions

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