How many covalent bonds can a typical carbon atom form? a.)one b.)two c.)three d.)four

Option (d) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Atomic number of carbon atom is 6 and its first shell has 2 electrons and second shell has 4 electrons. Thus, carbon has a valency 4.

This means that a carbon atom can form 4 covalent bonds that means it can share its electrons with other atoms.

A carbon atom can form single, double or triple bond with other atoms.

Therefore, we can conclude that a typical carbon atom form four covalent bonds.

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