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Which of the following is the true statement for carbon atoms :

  1. A carbon atom loses $4$ electrons.
  2. A carbon atom forms $4$ covalent bonds.
  3. A carbon atom share the $2$ electrons in the first principal energy level.
  4. A carbon atom gains $4$ electrons.
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Explanation

Carbon atoms form 4 covalent bonds. Carbon (atomic number 6) has electronic configuration $\displaystyle 1s^2 2s^22p^4$ It has $4$ valence electrons which are shared with other atoms to form $4$ covalent bonds.