Question

Due to its small size, carbon atom can form:

• A. multiple bonds
• B. metallic bond
• C. no bond
• D. ionic bond

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

multiple bonds

Due to its small size, the carbon atom can form multiple bonds, i.e., double and triple bonds with not only carbon but with atoms of other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, etc.

The formation of these multiple bonds gives rise to a variety in the carbon compounds.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{A}$.