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which statement describes carbons unique bonding ability? carbon can only bond with other carbon atoms. carbon can bond with all other atoms. carbon can easily form 2 covalent bonds with other atoms. carbon can easily form 4 covalent bonds with other atoms.
Carbon has 4 valence electrons and can form 4 covalent bonds with other atoms, which is a key aspect of its unique bonding ability. It can bond with a variety of atoms not just other carbon atoms. It doesn't only form 2 covalent bonds in general cases.
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Carbon can easily form 4 covalent bonds with other atoms.