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Configuration of carbon
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Carbon has an electron configuration of 1s²2s²2p². This means it has 4 valence electrons in its outer shell, making it highly reactive and able to form 4 covalent bonds. This allows carbon to create a vast array of organic molecules with diverse structures and functions.
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