Which of the following is the best explanation for why carbon easily forms many bonds
A. Because it is able to share six electrons in covalent bonds
B. Because it is able to share two electrons in covalent bonds
C. Because it is able to share one electron in covalent bonds
D. Because it is able to share four in covalent bonds

Question

Which of the following is the best explanation for why carbon easily forms many bonds
A. Because it is able to share six electrons in covalent bonds
B. Because it is able to share two electrons in covalent bonds
C. Because it is able to share one electron in covalent bonds
D. Because it is able to share four in covalent bonds

anonymous · Answer

b

anonymous · Answer

@carleigh11223 @sarahsorensen No, 2 is not correct.  This is the formula for acetone: C(2 CH3)O or drawn out:|dw:1445061948410:dw|