Choose the INCORRECT statement about carbon. A) Carbon does not form multiple bonds. B) There are two very common allotropes: diamond and graphite. C) There is a strong tendency for catenation. D) Carbon can be hybridized into sp, sp2 and sp3 orbitals. E) Carbon primarily forms two gaseous oxides: CO and CO₂.

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Carbon can form multiple bonds, such as in acetylene (C2H2) where the carbon atoms are triple bonded to each other.

Choose the INCORRECT Statement About Carbon