Carbon Has a Valency of Four

question 8

Multiple Choice

Carbon has a valency of four. Which of the following are correct deductions based on this information? Select all that apply.

• A) Carbon needs to share two pairs of valence electrons to achieve a full valence shell.
• B) Carbon needs to share four pairs of valence electrons to achieve a full valence shell.
• C) One atom of carbon can form four single covalent bonds.
• D) One atom of carbon can form one double bond and two single bonds.
• E) One atom of carbon can form two single bonds and two double bonds.

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