Which of the Following Explains Why the Valency of Carbon

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why the valency of carbon is 4 even though it has 6 electrons?

• A) donates its 2 electrons to another atom
• B) shares its 2 electrons and bonds with another atom
• C) has 4 electrons in its first shell and 2 in the second shell
• D) has 2 electrons in its first shell and 4 in the second shell

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