A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and forms two oxides B and C. Oxide B is toxic whereas oxide C causes global warming. (a) Identify A, B and C. (b) To which group of periodic table does A belong?

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A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and forms two oxides B and C. Oxide B is toxic whereas oxide C causes global warming.

(a) Identify A, B and C.

(b) To which group of periodic table does A belong?

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(a) A is carbon.

It forms two oxides: CO (B) is toxic whereas CO₂ (C) causes global warming as it absorbs heat radiations from atmosphere.

(b) A belongs to group 14 of periodic table.

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