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The maximum catenation tendency of carbo...

The maximum catenation tendency of carbon is due to :

A

1.Its tetravalency

B

2.Larger strength of carbon to carbon bond as compared to that of other atoms

C

3.Its electronegativity value close to other atoms (H, N, O, S) with which it forms bonds

D

4.Its tendency to form multiple bonds.

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B
The larger catenation tendency of carbon is because of greater strength of `C-C` bond as compared to that other atoms.
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