Question

Which of the following characteristics of carbon is responsible for the variety of carbon-based molecules on Earth?

A) It can form bonds.

B) It can form proteins.

C) It has four valence electrons.

D) It is organic in nature.

Answer 1

C

Answer 2

A nd C both are correct....

Answer 3

I agree! @KhiZ

Answer 4

Although A is correct as well, it's not the reason for the variety of carbon-based molecules! The variety arises because of the NUMBER of bonds carbon can form, which is a result of it having four valence electrons.