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Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds1 Mark
MCQ
Carbon forms four covalent bonds by sharing its four valence electrons with four univalent atoms, e.g. hydrogen. After the formation of four bonds, carbon attains the electronic configuration of :
  • A
    Helium.
  • ✓
    Neon.
  • C
    Argon.
  • D
    Krypton.
✓

Answer

Correct option: B.
Neon.
The compound formed is methane $\left(\mathrm{CH}_4\right)$. In this, carbon atom has a complete octet and configuration of neon which is a noble gas element.

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