The maximum number of covalent bonds that can be formed between two carbon atoms is ________.

five

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four

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three

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two

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Solution

The correct option is C three
There can be a maximum of three bonds between two carbon atoms. A triple bond is formed when three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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