Chemistry · Chemical Bonding
Which of the following statements correctly explains why carbon predominantly forms covalent bonds in organic compounds?
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- 1Carbon easily donates all its valence electrons to nearby non-metals
- 2Carbon has four electrons in its outer shell and shares them to complete its octet✓
- 3Carbon has a high tendency to form positive electrovalent ions
- 4Carbon atoms have a full outer shell and do not react easily
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Carbon has four electrons in its outer shell and shares them to complete its octet
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