Properties of a compound are different from that of the constituent elements.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
An element is a substance made of the same type of atoms whereas a compound is made of different elements in definite proportions.
The properties of a compound are different from that of the constituent elements
For example : Hydrogen $H_{2}$ is highly flammable and oxygen $O_{2}$ supports combustion. Both combine to form water $(H_{2} O)$ having inflammable nature and non-supporter of combustion.
Hence, the given statement is true.

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