Which among the following statements with respect to carbon is/are correct?<br>1. Carbon forms the basis for all living organisms and many things we use<br>2. Carbon shows tetra-valency and the property of catenation<br>3. Carbon forms covalent bonds with itself and other elements<br>4. Carbon forms compounds containing triple and tetra bonds between carbon atoms<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- D. 2 and 4
Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Carbon forms single, double, and triple bonds, but it cannot form tetra (quadruple) bonds between two carbon atoms due to geometric and steric constraints. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
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