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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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Why does carbon form 4 covalent bonds rather than 2?
Options
A Because it has only 4 electrons
B Because of the octet rule
C Because forming 4 bonds releases more energy and makes the molecule more stable
Correct Answer
D Because carbon is small
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbon forms 4 covalent bonds rather than 2 because this releases more energy and makes the molecule more stable.

Hint

The notes provide this reason based on energy and stability.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 856 of 1872
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