Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004348

Carbon's ability to form long chains of covalent bonds is due to its:

1

High electronegativity

2

Presence of d-orbitals

3

Small size

4

Tetravalency

Answer and Solution

Answer

D. Tetravalency

Solution:

Tetravalency allows carbon to form long chains and complex molecules by sharing its four valence electrons with other atoms.

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