Why is carbon is considered tetravalent?
A.
Since it has four electrons in its outermost orbital, it needs four more electrons to complete its octet.
B.
Since it has two electrons in its outermost orbital, it needs four more electrons to complete its octet.
C.
Since it has four electrons its outermost orbital, it can donate four electrons to complete its octet.

Question

Why is carbon is considered tetravalent?
A.
Since it has four electrons in its outermost orbital, it needs four more electrons to complete its octet.
B.
Since it has two electrons in its outermost orbital, it needs four more electrons to complete its octet.
C.
Since it has four electrons its outermost orbital, it can donate four electrons to complete its octet.

anonymous · Answer

My best guess is A. I think it's A because Carbon loves to bond with at most four other atoms which could be other carbons!

anonymous · Answer

carbon is considered to be tetravalent as it has four free valence electrons, which combines with four other atoms to become stable.

anonymous · Answer

A is correct answer