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Question
The table shows the electronic structures of four elements.
| Element | Electronic Structure |
| P | 2, 6 |
| Q | 2, 8, 1 |
| R | 2, 8, 7 |
| S | 2, 8, 8 |
- Identify which element(s) will form covalent bonds with carbon.
- “Carbon reacts with an element in the above table to form several compounds.” Give suitable reason.
Solution
- P and R
- Carbon has a valency four or Tetravalency & Catenation.
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