Question

How many Chlorine atoms are required by carbon atom to complete its octet configuration?

• A. Four
• B. One
• C. three
• D. Two

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Four

Chlorine needs one electron and carbon needs 4 electrons to acquire octet configuration. So, carbon atom will share one electron each with four chlorine atoms to form four covalent bonds resulting in the formation of carbon tetrachloride.