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The greatest number of compounds are formed by the element

  1. hydrogen

  2. carbon

  3. oxygen

  4. nitrogen

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Explanation

Carbon has a unique ability to form long chains and rings with other carbon atoms, a property known as catenation. This allows it to form a vast number of organic compounds.

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