Catenation

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Concept: The self-linking property of carbon atoms through covalent bonds to form stable, long open chains or closed ring structures.

Key Point: Carbon exhibits maximum catenation due to high $$\text{C--C}$$ bond dissociation energy ($$\sim 348\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$$).

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