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14 November, 03:26

Carbon atoms are able to form long chains, while oxygen atoms cannot. What is a plausible reason for this difference?

A) Carbon is much less electronegative than oxygen.

B) A carbon atom is very large compared to an oxygen atom.

C) Chains of oxygen atoms can only be joined by single bonds.

D) The bond energy of O-O single bonds is too small for stable chains.

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  1. 14 November, 03:49
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    D is the correct answer
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