JAMB Chemistry 2016 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

14. The ability of carbon to form long chains is referred to as A. alkylation B. acylation C. catenation D. carbonation

A. alkylation
B. acylation
C. catenationCorrect
D. carbonation

Explanation

Carbon has the ability to form long chain using its own atoms. This is known as catenation.

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