Which element forms the highest number of compounds in the periodic table ........

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Which element forms the highest number of compounds in the periodic table?

Carbon

Oxygen

Silicon

Sulphur

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Explanation:

Carbon

Carbon is the element which forms the highest number of compounds especially organic compounds due to its catenation (long chain formation)ability. Carbon, with 4 valence atoms and by virtue of being in the 1st row of the periodic table is most suited to form the highest number of compounds.