Which among the following statements with respect to carbon is/are correct ?
1. carbon forms the basis for all living organisms and many things we use
2. carbon shows tetra-valency and the property of catenation
3. carbon forms covalent bonds with itself and other elements
4. carbon forms compounds containing triple and tetra bonds between carbon atoms
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 4