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Are There Any Compound Which Do Not Have Carbon But Still Have Long Chains In There Molecules?

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Sachin114 | 17:31 Fri 03rd Jun 2016 | Science
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I was wondering about how Unique is carbon in making long chains . And weather long chains could be formed by using other non carbonn elements...
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The only other Element that can form chains of molecules is Silicon. Silicon combined with Oxygen forms compounds called silicone / silicones (with an 'e' to distinguish it from the Element Silicon ) These are what makes things like 'Silicone Rubber' 'Silicone Oil'
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The only other Element that can form chains of molecules is Silicon.
Silicon combined with Oxygen forms compounds called silicone / silicones (with an 'e' to distinguish it from the Element Silicon )
These are what makes things like 'Silicone Rubber' 'Silicone Oil'
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