How many electrons are transferred when carbon bonds with oxygen?

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One is transferred.
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Four are transferred.
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Two are transferred.
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None, they share electrons.
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1 answer

When carbon bonds with oxygen, they do so primarily through covalent bonding, which involves sharing electrons rather than transferring them. Therefore, the correct answer is:

None, they share electrons.