Which statement explains why the element carbon forms so many compounds with different…

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Which statement explains why the element carbon forms so many compounds with different shape?
  1. Carbon atoms combine readily with oxygen.
  2. Carbon atoms have very high electronegativity.
  3. Carbon readily forms ionic bonds with other carbon atoms.
  4. Carbon readily forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.

Answer

(D) Carbon readily forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.

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