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Grade 12th PassInorganic Chemistry

valency of carbon

Profile image of mohit yadav
13 Years agoGrade 12th Pass
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Profile image of mohit yadav
13 Years ago

4

Profile image of Malhar Shah
13 Years ago

+ 4

Profile image of Malhar Shah
13 Years ago

The valency of carbon is +4, because in carbon atom, there are 6 p+ and 6e-. So 6 protons cannot stabilise 4 more electrons but can cope up with 2e- after losing 4e-.

Profile image of vinayak
12 Years ago
+4 with more electronegative element while -4 with lesser ones
Profile image of sivasai
12 Years ago
valency of carbon is four(4).so it can forms 4 bonds with other elelments
Profile image of T C YASHWANTH
12 Years ago
valency of carbon is 4
Profile image of chevvakula tulasi
12 Years ago
valency carbon is 4 this is fixed