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Pick up the statements which are related to carbon:

1. 14th group element.

2. In the human body, it is second most abundant element by mass after oxygen.

3. Non-metallic in nature.

4. 15th​ group element.

5. One of the few elements known since antiquity.

6. Only 4 electrons are available for bonding.

7. Only 3 electrons are available for bonding.

8. Metallic in nature.


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All statements are related to carbon.

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B

Only 1,2,3,5 and 6 are related to carbon.

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C

Only 1, 2,8 and 6 are related with carbon.

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Only 6, 4 and 8 are related to carbon.

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Solution

The correct option is B

Only 1,2,3,5 and 6 are related to carbon.


Carbon is a member of group 14 on the periodic table. It is non-metallic and tetravalent —making four electrons available to form covalent chemical bonds.

Carbon is present in all forms of carbon-based life, and in the human body.Carbon is the second most abundant element by mass (about 18.5%) after oxygen.

Carbon is one of the few elements known since antiquity.


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