State whether the following statements are True or False:
$(i)$ There is a huge number of organic compounds because the carbon atom is very small.
$(ii)$ The number of organic compounds is huge because of catenation.
$(iii)$ Organic compounds are in a huge number because of valency.

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(B) $(i) - \text{False}$. The large number of organic compounds is primarily due to the unique property of carbon known as catenation and its ability to form multiple bonds,not just its small size.
$(ii) - \text{True}$. Catenation is the ability of carbon atoms to link with each other to form long chains and rings,which is the main reason for the existence of a vast number of organic compounds.
$(iii) - \text{False}$. While tetravalency is a necessary condition for forming complex structures,it is not the primary reason for the vast number of organic compounds; catenation is the dominant factor.

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