Q
Which of the following statements about carbon is correct?
RRB Group D, 6-Oct-22 S-1
2022
✓ Answer:
C
Carbon is non-metal in nature.
Carbon is a non-metal with an atomic number of 6 and atomic mass of 12. It forms covalent bonds by sharing four electrons and exists in various allotropes like diamond and graphite, each with distinct properties. Carbon is generally inert under normal conditions, and it is symbolized as C in the periodic table.