The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the valence shell of carbon is $x$.
Answer (integer)
8
Solution
Carbon is in group 14, so valence shell has 4 electrons (ns² np²). It can accommodate up to 8 electrons (including all subshells).
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 14: Carbon Family
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