Question

Which of the following is the best explanation for why carbon easily forms many bonds?

A. Because it has four electrons available for bonding
B. Because it forms negative ions
C. Because it forms positive ions
D. Because it has six electrons available for bonding

Answer 1

Answer - A because it has four electrons available for bonding

Reasoning - Reason for this is because carbon is highly reactive!!. LOL and also since its four free electron in the outer electron shell its make its easily bondable.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (A) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic number of carbon is 6. Hence, the electronic configuration of carbon is 2, 4.

This means that there are four valence electrons present in valence shell of the carbon atom. So, in order to complete its orbital and gain stability carbon will make its outermost four electrons available for sharing.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options because it has four electrons available for bonding is the best explanation for why carbon easily forms many bonds.