Question

The property of self-linkage among identical atoms to form long chain compounds is known as ______.

Options

• Catenation

• Isomerisation

• Superposition

• Halogenation

Answer 1

The property of self-linkage among identical atoms to form long-chain compounds is known as catenation.

Explanation:

Catenation is the trait of an element's self-linking whereby an atom joins with other atoms of the same element to form lengthy chains.