Statement I : C - C bond energy is less than that of H - H bond energy, but carbon exhibit catenation, where as Hydrogen does not
Statement II : Hydrogen is monovalent where as carbon is tetra valent.

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Both Statatement I and Statement II are true

Statement I is true and Statement II is false

Statement I is false and Statement II is true

Both Statemant I and Statement II are false

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Detailed Solution

In order to exhibit catenation property, two condition are required
1) Bond dissiociation energy should be high and
2) The atom should be divalent (or) tetravalent
H - H bond energy is more than that of carbon but "H" is monovalent and hence it can't exhibit catenation

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