Question

why does carbon does not form c4+ ion and c4-​

Answer 1

Answer:

Beacuse carbon only shares the electron it becomes neutral

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Carbon is unable to form C4− anion as its nucleus with six protons will not be able to hold ten electrons. Thus, carbon achieves noble gas electronic configuration by sharing its four electrons with other elements, i.e. it forms covalent compounds.