What is the maximum number of atoms that a hydrogen atom can bond with in an organic compound?

six

one

four

two

The maximum number that a hydrogen atom can bond with in an organic compound is six.

four

Explanation:

We know that hydrogen atoms have a valency of 4, this means that these atoms can bond with 4 other atoms.

Actually, the maximum number of bonds for an atom equals the number of electrons in the full valence shell, minus the number of valence electrons.

The number of bonds for a neutral atom is equal to the number of electrons in the full valence shell (2 or 8 electrons) minus the number of valence electrons.

Hydrogen has 8 electrons in its full valence shell and it has 4 valence electrons. Therefore, it can bond with 8 - 4 = 4 other atoms