Carbon has 4 valence electrons and oxygen has 6.Carbon dioxide would contain ________.
A)one single covalent bond
B)four hydrogen bonds
C)two double covalent bonds
D)two single covalent bonds

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Carbon and Oxygen will form a double bond to create a stable compound. Since Carbon has 4 valence electrons and Oxygen has 6, two double covalent bonds will help fulfil the octet rule and create stability in the molecule. Therefore, the correct option is two double covalent bonds.

Carbon Has 4 Valence Electrons and Oxygen Has 6