Which Reason Is MOST Probable for Why Carbon Is Used

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which reason is MOST probable for why carbon is used in living organisms but not silicon?

• A) Carbon can make four bonds, whereas silicon can only make three.
• B) Carbon can make double bonds, but silicon cannot.
• C) Carbon can form more preferred geometries when bonding.
• D) Carbon is lighter, and therefore its bonds are stronger.
• E) Silicon is heavier, and therefore its bonds are stronger.

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