Question

carbon hes four electrons in its valence shell. which types of compounds can be formed by carbon atom and why?​

Answer 1

it will only form covalent bond .

because it can neither be lost electrons no gain the electrons because of its Valence Electrons which is 4

if it will lose the electrons it will require a large energy which is not possible

Or if it will gain the electrons it will become very hard for holding 10 electrons to 6 protons.