Which of the following statements regarding carbon is false?

A) Carbon has a tendency to form covalent bonds.
B) Carbon has the ability to bond with up to six other atoms.
C) Carbon has the capacity to form single and double bonds.
D) Carbon has the ability to bond together to form extensive branched or unbranched "carbon skeletons."


Answer: B

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