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An element which is an essential constituent of all organic compounds belongs to

Group 14 is known as the carbon family. It contains elements such as carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), lead (Pb) and flerovium (Fl). Carbon is one of the most common and abundant elements on earth. It is an essential constituent of all organic compounds. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) are a few common compounds containing carbon.

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