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💡 Solution & Explanation

(A) Carbon has pronounced ability to form P P multiple bonds to itself and to other elements like O and N. (Correct) (B) In diamond each carbon atom is linked tetrahedrally to four other carbon atoms by sp3 hybridisation. (Correct) (C) Graphite has planar hexagonal layers of carbon atoms held together by weak Vander Waal’s forces (Correct) (D) Out of CO2, SiO2, SnO2 and PbO2. CO2, SiO2 are acidic, SnO2 is amphoteric and PbO2 is an oxidizing agent. (Correct)