Question

Which statement describes carbon's unique bonding ability?

O Carbon can easily form 2 covalent bonds with other atoms.
O Carbon can only bond with other carbon atoms.
O Carbon can bond with all other atoms.
O Carbon can easily form 4 covalent bonds with other atoms

Answer 1

the answer is the last option.

carbon has a valency of 4. as such, it can combine with other elements such as hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen to form new compounds by sharing electrons in a covalent bond.