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To achieve a stable electrical state, carbon follows the octet rule and makes four covalent bonds with other atoms. As a result, carbon is tetravalent (meaning its valency is four) and can create four covalent connections with not just other atoms but also other carbon atoms. This is referred to as carbon tetravalency.
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