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What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of carbon compounds we see around us?

Answer

The two main features of carbon that give rise to a large number of compounds are as follows:

(i) Catenation − It is the ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon.

(ii) Tetravalency − Carbon has four valence electrons, carbon is capable of bonding with four other atoms.

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