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

Carbon Form Covalent Bond Because Reason
1. Carbon have a tetravalency. So its hard to give 4 electron to any element cause it will need so much energy.
2.and if it take 4 electrons the octet will not be able to hold 10 electrons.
Carbon form strong bonds by sharing of electrons.

Answer 2

Carbon Form Covalent Bond Because Reason
1. Carbon is tetravalent meaning that it has only 4 electrons in its outermost shell.
2.Carbon form strong bonds by sharing of electrons i.e by making covalent bond.