Question

question 3 1 pts a single carbon atom can have a maximum of how many bonds? 3 6 2 4

Explanation:

Carbon has an atomic number of 6, with an electron configuration of \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^2\). The outermost (valence) shell has 4 electrons. To achieve a stable octet (8 electrons in the valence shell), carbon can form up to 4 covalent bonds (sharing 4 electrons to complete its valence shell). So the maximum number of bonds a single carbon atom can have is 4.

Answer:

1. The option corresponding to 4 (the last option in the list: 4)