Which type of bond is generally found in carbon compounds?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Covalent bond
Carbon has four electrons in its outermost shell. Losing or gaining four electrons is energetically difficult, so carbon generally shares electrons with other atoms. Sharing electrons forms covalent bonds. In contrast, ionic bonding involves transfer of electrons, which is not the usual characteristic of most carbon compounds.
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Covalent bond
Why is this the correct answer?
Carbon has four electrons in its outermost shell. Losing or gaining four electrons is energetically difficult, so carbon generally shares electrons with other atoms. Sharing electrons forms covalent bonds. In contrast, ionic bonding involves transfer of electrons, which is not the usual characteristic of most carbon compounds.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Carbon and its Compounds.
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