Assertion (A) : Carbon forms the largest number of compounds.Reason (R) : Carbon has the catenation

Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Carbon forms the largest number of compounds.
Reason (R) : Carbon has the catenation property.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

C. A is true but R is false.

D. A is false but R is true.

E. Both A and R are false.

Answer: D. A is false but R is true.

Carbon forms a very large number of compounds due to its tendency to form chains and rings of varying sizes, called its catenation property. However, the largest number of compounds are formed by hydrogen.

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Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Carbon forms the largest number of compounds.Reason (R) : Carbon has the catenation property.

Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Carbon forms the largest number of compounds.
Reason (R) : Carbon has the catenation property.