Carbon is Tetravalent
Author:Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur
10th CBSE
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Carbon is Tetravalent: Overview
In this topic, we will learn about the tetravalent property of carbon. Carbon requires four electrons to achieve the eight-electron inert gas structure. Hence, the valency of carbon is four. Therefore, it is called a tetravalent atom.
Important Questions on Carbon is Tetravalent
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What is the atomic number of carbon? Write its electronic configuration.
