Question

Carbon atom form ______ bonds with other carbon atoms.

• A. covalent
• B. ionic
• C. metalic
• D. hydrogen

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

covalent

A carbon-carbon bond is a covalent bond between two carbon atoms. Single bond, composed of two electrons, one from each of the two atoms.

The $C-C$ single bond is a sigma bond and is formed between one hybridized orbital $s{p}^3$ from each of the carbon atoms.

Carbon atoms can also form double bonds in compounds called alkenes or triple bonds in compounds called alkynes.

Hence, the correct option is $A$.