Q.

How many electrons does carbon have in its valence shell?

see full answer

Want to Fund your own JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation ??

Take the SCORE scholarship exam from home and compete for scholarships worth ₹1 crore!*
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

2

b

1

c

3

d

4

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

detailed_solution_thumbnail

Carbon is a non-metal element. Its atomic number is 6 and its electronic configuration is (2,4). So it has four electrons in the outermost shell. Carbon is referred to as tetravalent because its valency is equal to four. 

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon