Question

why does carbon form covelent bonds?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

It is because of catenation that carbon forms a large number of compounds. ... These four electrons are available to the carbon atom to form bonds with other atoms; be it carbon or other elements. Carbon, using the four valence electrons, has the ability to form multiple bonds i.e double and triple.

Answer 2

Answer:

carbon has 4 electrons in it's outer most shell . Therefore carbon complete it's octet by sharing its 4 electrons by other carbon atoms of other elements and form strong covalent bonds.

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