10
QuizMultiple Choice

Organic Compounds

Question 10 • EO Chemistry 7320C

Which statement best describes why carbon can form a wide variety of organic compounds?

Answer
A
Each carbon atom ionically bonds with atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
B
Each carbon atom covalently bonds with atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
C
Each carbon atom ionically bonds with atoms of oxygen and nitrogen.
D
Each carbon atom covalently bonds with atoms of oxygen and nitrogen.
Which statement best describes why carbon can…