Question

Which of the following is a property of carbon atoms?

Answer 1

Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A carbon atom is a group 14 element that has atomic number 6. Electronic distribution of carbon atom is 2, 4.

So, there are four valence electrons presents in a carbon atom. In order to attain stability carbon atom needs to be bonded to four electrons of another atom.

A carbon atom usually bonds with another atom by sharing of electrons.

Hence, we can conclude that a carbon atom is able to form covalent bonds with other atoms.  

Answer 2

Answer:

B. They can for covalent bonds with other atoms.

Explanation:

Carbon = King of the elements on the periodic table

For its proclivity to form stable covalent bonds with multivalent atoms.