Question

022 How is carbon able to attain noble gas configuration? Why is it difficult for carbon to
gain or lose electrons?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell. So, it can neither accept nor gain four-electron. One way to complete octet is by sharing of electrons. So, carbon forms a covalent bond to complete its octet.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell. So, it can neither accept nor gain four-electron. ... So, carbon forms a covalent bond to complete its octet.