Question

How many hydrogen atoms would form chemical

bond(s) with one carbon atom?
a 1
b 2
C4
d 8

Answer 1

C. 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon has four electrons in its valence (outermost) electron shell. Therefore, it will form covalent bonds with four hydrogen atoms.

Answer 2

The answer is C. 4 Hydrogen atoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Four hydrogen atoms can make a bond with one carbon atom so that it is stable i.e., it attains a noble gas configuration. As in methane CH4.

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