which of the following statements is not true for carbon ?
A. It forms compouds with multiple bonds
B. Its ionisation energy is very high
C. It undergoes catenation
D. it shows inert pair effect
A. It forms compouds with multiple bonds
B. Its ionisation energy is very high
C. It undergoes catenation
D. it shows inert pair effect
Correct Answer – D
Carbon does not show inert pair effect. Tendency to show inert pair effect is more as we move down the group.