alleryCarbon achieves a stable configuration by:
Atransferring electrons to hydrogen
Bgaining 4 electrons
Closing 4 electrons
Dsharing its valence electrons (covalent bonding)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. sharing its valence electrons (covalent bonding)
Carbon (4 valence electrons) shares electrons to complete its octet, forming covalent bonds.
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