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24 August, 23:05

if a carbon atom has 6 electrons (2 in the first energy shell and 4 in the 2nd energy shell), how many bonds can it form

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  1. 25 August, 02:27
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    4 bonds

    Explanation:

    Carbon is a unique element that completes its octet by forming four hydrogen bonds.

    - All four hydrogen bonds = Methane

    - 2 covalent, hydrogen bonds = Ethene

    - 3 covalent, 1 hydrogen = Ethyne
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