Question

why would ch not form as a result of carbons interactions with other elements? carbon normally has two covalent bonds. carbon normally has four covalent bonds. carbon cannot bond with hydrogen only. done

Explanation:

Carbon has 4 valence electrons. In order to achieve a stable electron configuration (an octet, similar to noble gases), it forms 4 covalent bonds. In \(CH\), carbon would only have 1 covalent bond with hydrogen, which is not sufficient for carbon to be stable. So \(CH\) does not form because carbon normally has four covalent bonds.

Answer:

Carbon normally has four covalent bonds.