Question

hey guys
why is carbon able to form so many compounds​

Answer 1

Carbon atoms can form strong links with four other atoms. This dramatically increases the number of patterns that carbon atoms can make. Carbon can also link together in long chains or rings, carbon to carbon to carbon to carbon and so on.

Answer 2

Answer:

the special property of carbons are that they can form bonds with its own atoms and form various compounds .this property of carbom is known as catination. eg : diamond ,graphite etc

Explanation:

carbon is able to produce somany bonds as it lacks 4 electrons in its last shell . it cannot lose or gain electrons. so they form covalent and coordination compounds .