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    Question

    The number of electrons present in Carbon

    is?
    A 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The number of electrons present in carbon is 6. Therefore, the atomic number of carbon is 6. The electrons present in the outermost shell of the carbon atom is 4. Therefore, only 4 electrons participate In bonding. Thus, valency of carbon is 4 and it is known as a tetravalent element. Hence, option C is correct.

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