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Due to the nature of catenation, carbon can form:

1. Open chain compounds as well as branched chain compounds.
2. Open chain compounds as well as closed chain compounds.
3. Both \( A \) and \( B \) are correct
4. None of these.

Correct answer: Both \( A \) and \( B \) are correct

Solution

Carbon shows strong catenation, meaning it can bond with other carbon atoms repeatedly. This allows it to form both open-chain structures and closed-chain (ring) structures, including branched forms, so both A and B are true.

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