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The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements2 Marks
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Why does C differ from rest of elements?
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Answer

Carbon has smallest size, highest ionisation enthalpy and high electronegativity and does not have d-orbitals, therefore, it differs from rest of the elements.

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