Question

carbon atom does not form C4+ cation why?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a Carbon cannot form C4+ cation because of removal of 4 elections from a carbon atom would require a large amount of energy. ... c Hence carbon atoms share electrons forming covalent compounds. d Covalent compounds do not form ions/ charged particles and therefore do not conduct electricity.

Answer 2

Answer:

Atomic number of carbon is 6 It does not form C4+ cation, as the removal of four valence electrons will require a huge amount of energy. The cation formed will have 6 protons and 2 electrons. This makes it h[ghly unstable. Carbon is unable to form C4- anion as its nucleus with six protons Ad not be able to hold 10 electrons. Thus. carbon achieves noble gas electronic configuration by sharing its four electrons with other elements, e it forms covalent compounds