Number of valence electrons in carbon is
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Solution

The correct option is A 4
The electron present in outermost shell is valence electron.
The electronic configuration of Carbon is 2, 4
since in the last shell of carbon there are 4 electrons. hence there are 4 valence electrons in carbon.

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