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Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds1 Mark
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For question two statements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
  1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
  2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  3. A is true, but R is false.
  4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Carbon possesses property of catenation.

Reason: Carbon atoms form double as well as triple bonds during catenation.
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Answer

  1. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Explanation:

Catenation property of carbon is primarily due to its small size, electronic configuration and unique strength of carbon-carbon bonds.

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