Question

The melting and boiling points of carbon compounds are generally low and they are largely non-conductors of electricity. State two conclusions based on these two properties.

Carbon is a versatile element that forms the basis of all living organisms and many of the things we use. A large variety of compounds is formed because of its tetravalency. Compounds of carbon are formed with oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur, chlorine and many other elements. Answer the following questions :

Give reason why carbon can neither form C⁴⁺ cations nor C⁴⁻ anions but form covalent compounds.

What is homologous series of carbon compound ? Write the molecular formula of any two consecutive members of homologous series of aldehydes.

Draw the structure of the molecule of cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂).