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Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds1 Mark
MCQ
Why does carbon form compounds mainly by covalent bonding?
  • A
    There are four electrons in the outermost shell of carbon.
  • B
    It requires large amount of energy to form $\mathrm{C}^{4+}$ or $\mathrm{C}^{4-}$
  • C
    It shares its valence electrons to complete its octet.
  • ✓
    All the above.
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Answer

Correct option: D.
All the above.

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