Question

A single carbon atom can form a maximum of how many single covalent bonds?

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Answer 1

A single carbon atom can form a maximum of 4 single covalent bonds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon has four valence electrons in its outermost electron shell, and it typically shares these electrons with other atoms through covalent bonding. Each covalent bond involves the sharing of one pair of electrons, and since carbon has four valence electrons, it can form a maximum of four single covalent bonds with other atoms.