Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true for carbon?

(a) Carbon can form only four single covalent bonds. (b) It can form single, double and triple bonds. (c) To complete its octet, carbon has to form three bonds. (d) To complete its octet, carbon has to form four bonds.

  1. Only (a) and (c)

  2. Only (b) and (d)

  3. Only (b)

  4. Only (d)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Carbon can form single, double and triple bonds and to complete its octet, it has to form four bonds due to its tetravalency.

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