Assertion (A): Carbon shows the property of catenation. Reason (R) : This is due to strong C – C bond.

CBSE Class 10 Science PYQ · Carbon and its Compounds · Covalent bonding and versatile nature of carbon · 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard

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Assertion (A): Carbon shows the property of catenation.
Reason (R) : This is due to strong $\ce{C – C}$ bond.

(a)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

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