Question

explain the tetravalency of carbon​

Answer 1

ANSWER

Tetravalency of carbon:

Atomic number=6

Electronic configuration=2,4

Valence electrons= 4

Valency = 4

So, carbon needs four electrons to attain noble gas configuration. Or in other word, carbon has the ability to form four bonds with carbon or atoms of other mono-valent elements.

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