Question

The atomic number of carbon atom is

• A. $4$
• B. $5$
• C. $6$
• D. $7$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$6$

The correct option C

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Carbon is a chemical element and has an atomic number$=6$ and is represented by $\mathrm{C}$
2. It is present in group $14$ of the periodic table.
3. Its electronic configuration is $1{\mathrm{s}}^{2}2{\mathrm{s}}^{2}2{\mathrm{p}}^2$
4. After Hydrogen, Helium, and Oxygen, it is the fourth most prevalent element in the Earth's crust and the fifteenth most abundant element overall.
5. It is nonmetallic in nature
6. It has a tetravalent atom, which means that four of its electrons can be used to create covalent chemical bonds.
7. When combined with hydrogen, it creates a variety of hydrocarbons that are valuable to the industry such as fossil fuels, lubricants, refrigerants, and chemical feedstock for the production of plastics and petrochemicals.

Final answer: The atomic number of carbon atom is $6$