Which of the following is a property of carbon atoms?

They readily give up two electrons to become stable.

They can form covalent bond with other atoms.

They have six valence electrons.

They are chemically inert.

B. They can for covalent bonds with other atoms.

Explanation:

Carbon = King of the elements on the periodic table

For its proclivity to form stable covalent bonds with multivalent atoms.

Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A carbon atom is a group 14 element that has atomic number 6. Electronic distribution of carbon atom is 2, 4.

So, there are four valence electrons presents in a carbon atom. In order to attain stability carbon atom needs to be bonded to four electrons of another atom.

A carbon atom usually bonds with another atom by sharing of electrons.

Hence, we can conclude that a carbon atom is able to form covalent bonds with other atoms.