Biology
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Medium
Question
Carbon atom is _____________?
A
Monovalent
B
Divalent
C
Trivalent
D
Tetravalent
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A
Monovalent
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B
Divalent
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C
Trivalent
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D
Tetravalent
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Explanation
A carbon atom is tetravalent, meaning it has four electrons available in its outer shell to form four covalent bonds with other atoms.