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Why are carbon compounds relatively inert ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Inertness**: - The term "inert" refers to the relative unreactivity of certain compounds. In the context of carbon compounds, it means that they do not readily undergo chemical reactions. 2. **Bond Strength in Carbon Compounds**: - Carbon compounds are characterized by strong covalent bonds. The carbon-carbon (C-C) single bond has a high bond dissociation energy, which means a significant amount of energy is required to break this bond. ...
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