NDA2023General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
Which among the following statements with respect to carbon is/ are correct ? 1. Carbon forms the basis for all living organisms and many things we use 2. Carbon shows tetra-valency and the property of catenation 3. Carbon forms covalent bonds with itself and other elements 4. Carbon forms compounds containing triple and tetra bonds between carbon atoms Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Options
- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D2 and 4
Correct answer
C. 1, 2 and 3
Step-by-step solution
Carbon can form single, double and triple bond between carbon atoms but cannot form tetra bonds between carbon atoms. It is tetravalent which means it can form 4 bonds with different atoms.