Question

The electrons which are primarily responsible for chemical bonds are:

A) the outer s subshell
B) the outer p subshell
C) the valence electrons
D) electrons with high ionization energy

Answer 1

It is C. The valence electrons.

Answer 2

chemical bonds are defined as the ionic bond, covalent bond, and metallic bond by which atoms or ions are tied in a molecule.
therefore,
The electrons which are primarily responsible for chemical bonds are the valence electrons.
so the right option is C) the valence electrons