Which of the following factors determines whether a carbon atom's covalent bonds with other atoms are in a tetrahedral configuration or a planar configuration?
A) temperature of the solvent
B) double bonds between the carbon atom and other atoms
C) polarity of the covalent bonds
D) solvent in which the organic molecule is dissolved

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Double bonds between the carbon atom and other atoms determine whether the carbon atom's covalent bonds are in a tetrahedral configuration or a planar configuration. A carbon atom with single bonds tends to adopt a tetrahedral geometry, while the presence of double bonds leads to a planar configuration.

Which of the Following Factors Determines Whether a Carbon Atom's