Question

Explain Why carbon forms compounds mainly by covalent bonds. Explain in brief two main reasons for carbon forming a large number of compounds. Why does carbon form strong bonds with most other elements?

Answer 1

The reason for formation of covalent bond is tetravalency.The reasons for large compounds are:- 1.Small size of carbon atoms
2. Catenation property.

Answer 2

• The reason for the formation of strong bonds is its small size.
• This enables the nucleus to hold on to the shared pairs of electrons strongly.
• The bonds formed by elements having larger atoms are much weaker.

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