Question

2. Valency of Carbon in CO2 is a) 1 b) 5 c) 4 d) 3​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) 4

Explanation:

There are two oxygen atoms present. The overall charge of the compound is 0. Thus, the valency of carbon in carbon dioxide is 4...

Answer 2

Explanation:

Carbon requires only 4 electrons to become stable, and oxygen needs 2 electrons. So, the valency of carbon in CO2 is 4.

So , option (c)