Question

why carbon has the ability to link with many atoms​

Answer 1

Carbon is the only element that can form so many different compounds because each carbon atom can form four chemical bonds to other atoms, and because the carbon atom is just the right, small size to fit in comfortably as parts of very large molecules. ... They can even join "head-to-tail" to make rings of carbon atoms.

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon is a special element

Explanation:

True, carbon is a special element.

Its atomic number is 6 and electronic configuration is 2,4. Here, there are 4 valence electrons. Now, it cannot gain 4 electrons or lose 4 electrons. So, it shares 4 electrons. And therefore has the ability to link with many atoms.