Question

Why does carbon form compounds by covalent bonding?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. since carbon atoms achieve the inert gas electron arrangement only by sharing of electrons.therefore it forms covalent bonds.
2. A covalent bond is formed when an atom shares a pair of electron with another atom.
3. This property of carbon is the only reason behind its ability of formation of long chains.

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Answer 2

Answer:

single covalent bonds