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Carbon has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon, giving rise to large molecules. This property is called:

Asked in RRB Group D · 2026
Catenation and Tetravalency · Chemistry
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ChemistryCarbon and Its CompoundsCatenation and TetravalencyRRB Group D2026
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Elements in the same group often have similar valence-electron configurations.

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Option B — catenation

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