Carbon and its Compounds Part 1

Carbon & its compound

Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications?

STATEMENT-1 Oxidation state of carbon in its compound is always +4. STATEMENT-2 : An element can show variable oxidation numbers.

Aerosols having carbon and fluorine compounds are chiefly released by

Carbon dioxide is a compound.

Assertion : Carbonyl compounds take part in nucleophilic addition reactions. Reason : These reactions are initiated by nucleophilic attack at the electron deficient carbon atom.

Carbon forms ____compounds whereas lead forms _____ compounds.

Why are homologous series of carbon compounds so called? Write chemical formula of two consecutive members of a homologous series and state the part of these compounds that determines their (i) physical properties, and (ii) chemical properties.

The presence of carbon in an organic compound can be shown by

Explaing why carbon forms compounds mainly by covalent bond. Explain in brief two main reasons for carbon forming a large number of compounds. Why does carbon form strong bonds with most other elements ?