How many covalent bonds would you expect a neutral carbon atom to form in an organic compound?

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Pokemon Blue · Answer 1 · 2018-12-23T22:01:28+0000

The number of covalent bond an element can form depends on the number of electrons it has in its outermost shell (valence electrons). Carbon has four valence electrons, therefore, it can form maximum of four covalent bonds in an organic compound.

How many covalent bonds would you expect a neutral carbon atom to form in an organic compound?

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