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How many bonds does carbon atom form

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Answer: Four Bonds

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A carbon atom can form at max four bonds, for example with Hydrogen. Since carbon has 4 electrons, it needs four more electrons to achieve the noble gas state. Carbon needs four more hydrogens, which has one electron, to bond four bonds

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