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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 :

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helium
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neon
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argon
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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.

Hence, option B is correct.

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