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Question
Choose the correct alternative.
Carbon forms innumerable compounds because
Options
it has four electrons in its outermost shell.
it behaves as a metal as well as a non- metal.
carbon atoms can form long chains
it combines with other elements to form covalent compounds.
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Solution
carbon atoms can form long chains.
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