a single unbonded electrically neutral atom of carbon has __ electrons in its valence shell.

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
f. 6
g. 7
h. 8

1 answer

A single unbonded electrically neutral atom of carbon has 4 electrons in its valence shell. Therefore, the correct answer is:

d. 4