Question

why can't carbon form four bonds with another carbon atom?

Answer 1

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Carbon being a tetra valent compound shares its 4 electrons to complete its octet...

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Answer 2

HERE IS THE ANSWER.
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carbon atom can form bonds with two other carbon atoms but it will need two hydrogen also to complete it's octet.so if carbon will join with other four carbon atoms , it's octet will not be completed and hence it will not become a stable compound.
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