Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001549

What is the distribution of electrons in the various shells of carbon?

1

2, 4

2

2, 8

3

2, 6

4

2, 2, 6

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. 2, 4

Solution:

Carbon has an electronic configuration of 2, 4, with 2 electrons in the first shell and 4 electrons in the second shell, following the octet rule.

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