Question

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

A. It exhibits catenation.
B. It forms compounds with multiple bonds.
C. Its melting point and boiling point are exceptionally high.
D. It shows semi-metallic character.  
Answer :   It shows semi-metallic character.
Solution :
Carbon is a non-metal.

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Releted Question 1

The reddish brown coloured gas formed when nitric oxide is oxidised by air is

A. $${N_2}{O_5}$$
B. $${N_2}{O_4}$$
C. $$N{O_2}$$
D. $${N_2}{O_3}$$
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Releted Question 2

The temporary hardness of water due to calcium carbonate can be removed by adding —

A. $$CaC{O_3}$$
B. $$Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2}\,$$
C. $$CaC{l_2}$$
D. $$\,HCl$$
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Releted Question 3

Which of the following is most stable to heat

A. $$HCl$$
B. $$HOCl$$
C. $$HBr$$
D. $$HI$$
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Releted Question 4

White $$P$$ reacts with caustic soda. The products are $$P{H_3}$$ and $$Na{H_2}P{O_2}.$$   This reaction is an example of

A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. oxidation and reduction
D. Neutralisation
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