29.2k views
5 votes
How do carbons bonding properties contribute to the existence of a wide variety of biological molecules?

User Liecno
by
7.3k points

1 Answer

2 votes
Because of the location of its valence electrons, a C atom can bond in four places, rather than 1 or 2 like most elements. This allows for many different arrangements.
User SineLaboreNihil
by
7.9k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories