Carbon forms four covalent bonds by sharing its four valence electrons with univalent atoms, e.g., hydrogen. After the formation of four bonds, carbon attains the electronic configuration of :
A
helium
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B
neon
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C
argon
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D
krypton
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Solution
The correct option is B neon After the formation of four bonds carbon attains the electronic configuration of neon (ideal gas with atomic number 10) which is the tenth element with a total of 10 electrons.