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AEWBW

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Describe the unique characteristics of carbon that make it the basis of such a large number of organic compounds.
 
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Which atom is most likely to form a polar covalent bond with carbon?
 
  A) C
  B) H
  C) Na
  D) S
  E) O


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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

It has four valence electrons and is a very small atom, so it always forms four strong covalent bonds. It bonds with other carbon atoms to form long chains or rings.

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