The Term Catenation Describes the

question 46

Multiple Choice

The term catenation describes the

• A) tendency of carbon atoms to form cations in the presence of alkali metals.
• B) process of creating synthetic gas from coal.
• C) extraction of precious metals with sodium or potassium cyanide.
• D) ability of carbon atoms to form long chains and rings.
• E) interaction of Group 4A elements with Group 8A elements at high pressures and temperatures to form coordination compounds.

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