Question

why carbon cannot form c4+ cation and c4- anion ????​

Answer 1

Answer:

a Carbon cannot form C4+ cation because of removal of 4 elections from a carbon atom would require a large amount of energy.b Carbon cannot form C4- anion because it would be difficult for the nucleus with 6 protons to hold on to 10 electrons.c Hence carbon atoms share electrons forming covalent compounds.d Covalent compounds do not form ions/ charged particles and therefore do not conduct electricity.e Inter molecular forces of attraction are weak hence low melting and boiling points.