An element which is an essential constituent of all organic compounds belongs to the_____group.
A
5th
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B
8th
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C
14th
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D
12th
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Solution
The correct option is C 14th Carbon is an essential element for all organic compound. It belongs to 14th group. Its atomic number is 6. Methane which is one the very famous organic compound consists of Carbon and hydrogen.
Thus all organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen of which carbon belongs to the group 14.