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Which explains why carbon (C) is such a versatile element?
It can form four covalent bonds.
It can form only ionic bonds.
It can form both ionic and covalent bonds.
It can form three ionic bonds.
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It can form four covalent bonds.
Reason: Carbon has four valence electrons (group 14), so it commonly shares four electrons to complete an octet, allowing stable single, double, and triple covalent bonds and extensive catenation (C–C bonding). This tetravalency is the main reason for its chemical versatility.
Reason: Carbon has four valence electrons (group 14), so it commonly shares four electrons to complete an octet, allowing stable single, double, and triple covalent bonds and extensive catenation (C–C bonding). This tetravalency is the main reason for its chemical versatility.
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