Chapter 11, Problem 11.10E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why organic compounds are nonconductors of electricity is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The number of electrons present in the valence shell of carbon atom is $4$. It requires $4$ more electrons to complete its octet. Carbon atom can complete its octet by sharing electrons with four atoms. Therefore, carbon atom can form maximum of four bonds with other atoms.