Multiple choice

Which of the following statements explains why the carbon forms so many compounds?

  1. Carbon atoms combine readily with oxygen.

  2. Carbon atoms have very high electro negativity.

  3. Carbon atoms have low melting and boiling points.

  4. Carbon readily forms covalent bonds with the other carbon atoms.
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Explanation

Carbon forms so many compounds because carbon readily forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.

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