The ability of carbon to form long chains is referred to as
alkylation
acylation
catenation
carbonation
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Explanation: The ability of an element—especially carbon—to bond with itself to form long chains and rings through strong covalent bonds is called catenation. Carbon excels at this because C–C bonds are strong and carbon is tetravalent, allowing many stable structures.
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