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Question
A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and forms two oxides B and C. Oxide B is toxic whereas C causes global warming
- Identify A, B and C
- To which Group of Periodic Table does A belong?
Solution
- A is carbon, B is carbon monoxide and C is carbon dioxide.
- Carbon belongs to group number 14 in the modern periodic table.
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