MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Carbon and Its Compounds
Carbon shows a maximum covalency of four whereas other members can expand their covalence due to
A.absence of d-orbitals in carbon
B.ability of carbon to form pp - pp multiple bonds
C.small size of carbon✓ Correct
D.catenation of carbon.
Explanation
Absence of d-orbital therefore, it can accommodate only four pairs of electrons around it."Also correct the font in option (b). 126.. Dry ice is (a) solid NH₃ (b) solid SO₂ (c) solid CO₂ (d) solid N₂. Dry ice is solid 2 CO
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