Question

How does the carbon atom complete its octet?

A.
It forms ionic bonds by sharing electrons.
B.
It forms covalent bonds by donating electrons.
C.
It forms covalent bonds by sharing electrons.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Covalent bond:

The bond formed by sharing of electrons is called covalent bond.

Carbon:

Carbon belongs to group IVA. Member of group IVA usually share electrons among them and thus make a covalent bond. So, Carbon also forms covalent bond by sharing of electrons.

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