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The valency of carbon is ________.
The valency of carbon is ________.
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The correct option is C four
∙ Atomic number of carbon is six. Its electronic configuration is 2,4.
∙ Carbon has four valence electrons. It is easier for carbon to share these valence electrons instead of losing or gaining four electrons.
Thus, carbon has a valency of four.
∙ Atomic number of carbon is six. Its electronic configuration is 2,4.
∙ Carbon has four valence electrons. It is easier for carbon to share these valence electrons instead of losing or gaining four electrons.
Thus, carbon has a valency of four.
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