What properties of carbon explain carbon's ability to form different large and complex structures?

Answer 1

#1.# The ability of carbon to catenate, i.e. to form long carbon chains;

#2.# The ability......

#2.# The ability of carbon to form bonds to heteroelements (#i.e. X, N, O, S#) along the chain, and thus give various regions of different reactivity and functionality.

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Answer 2

Jose Ayala

Carbon's ability to form diverse and complex structures is due to its tetravalent nature, allowing it to form four covalent bonds, and its capacity to create stable, long chains and rings. Additionally, carbon can bond with various other elements, leading to a wide range of compounds.

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