Two statements are given - one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) as given below.Assertion (A): Carbon has a strong tendency to either lose or gain electrons to attain noble gas configuration. Reason (R): Carbon has four electrons in its outermost shell and has the tendency to share electrons with carbon or other elements. (i) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion (A). (ii) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of the assertion (A). (iii) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (iv) (A) is false, but (R) is true.


Correct Answer: (iv) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Explanation: Carbon does not have a strong tendency to either lose or gain electrons to attain noble gas configuration. Carbon has four electrons in its outermost shell and has the tendency to share electrons with carbon or other elements.

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