Question

A carbon atom has a strong tendency to do which of the following:

A. Double bond with electrons
B. Receive electrons
C. Donate electrons
D. Share electrons

Answer 1

The answer c is right because if we study ionic bond and covalent bond
Those elements which are highly electronegative and highly electropositive they form ionic bond.
And those elements which are less electronegative and have same charges on a atom they foam covalent bond Ex: Hcl, co2

Answer 2

Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

An atom which shares its electrons with other atoms results in the formation of a covalent bond. Whereas an atom which donates electrons to another atom results in the formation of an ionic bond.

A carbon atom has atomic number 6 and its electronic distribution is 2, 4. Therefore, it has 4 electrons in its valence shell and in order to complete its octet it shares its valence electrons with other atoms.

Therefore, carbon atom only forms covalent bonds. On the other hand, carbon atom forms double bonds with other atoms and not with electrons.

Thus, we can conclude that a carbon atom has a strong tendency to share electrons.