Identify more than one correct resonance structure of carbon dioxide from the ones given below:

a.  -O-C=O+

b.  O=C=O

c.  -OC-O+

d.  -O-CO+

Choose the correct option:

1. a and b 2. b and c
3. c and d 4. b and d
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Assertion (A):  Carbon forms two oxides \(CO\) and \(CO_2\) where \(CO\) is neutral whereas \(CO_2\) is acidic.
Reason (R):  \(CO_2\) will combine with water to give carbonic acid and \(CO\) is soluble in water.
 
1.  Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
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Given below are the atomic numbers of some group 14 elements. Find out the atomic number of the element with the lowest melting point :

1. 14 
2. 6
3. 82 
4. 50
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