Which one of the following is not the characteristic property of carbon?

It exhibits catenation.

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It forms compounds with multiple bonds.

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Its melting point and boiling point are exceptionally high.

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It show semi-metallic character.

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Solution

The correct option is D It show semi-metallic character.
Since carbon is a non-metal. It dosen't show semi-metallic character.
Thus, (D) is not the characteristic property of carbon.

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Which one of the following is not the characteristic property of carbon?

The correct option is D It show semi-metallic character.Since carbon is a non-metal. It dosen't show semi-metallic character.Thus, (D) is not the characteristic property of carbon.

The correct option is D It show semi-metallic character.
Since carbon is a non-metal. It dosen't show semi-metallic character.
Thus, (D) is not the characteristic property of carbon.