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What is catenation?

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Catenation is self-linking of atoms of the same element. Carbon has the maximum tendency for catenation.
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  • Which of the following atom do not show catenation?

    A
    C
    B
    P
    C
    S
    D
    none
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    A
    Cd
    B
    Si
    C
    Sn
    D
    Pb
  • Catenation is

    A
    formation of cations
    B
    deposition of cations
    C
    formation of long chains of similar atom
    D
    formation of covalent bonds
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