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Q.

An element which is tetravalent and forms the basis of organic chemistry is:

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a

Carbon

b

Hydrogen

c

Iron

d

Phosphorus 

answer is A.

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Concept: Organic Chemistry is the study of hydrocarbons.
Hydrocarbons are the vast class of compounds having hydrogens and carbons. From the given options, the only tetravalent element is carbon. Carbon is a group 14 element with electronic configuration 2, 4. By losing or accepting 4 electrons carbon attains octet valence. Thus the basic tetravalent element which is the base of organic chemistry is Carbon.
Oxidation is more significant in Question Image. It may combine to produce double and triple bonds, among other types of bonds. The most crucial characteristic is catenation. The process of joining atoms of the same element in a series is known as catenation. Among group 14, the nonmetals include carbon and silicon. The majority of non-living objects, such as soil, rocks, and hills, all contain carbon.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1. 

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