Question

Why does carbon not form C4+ ? Why?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a Carbon cannot form C4+ cation because of removal of 4 elections from a carbon atom would require a large amount of energy. ... c Hence carbon atoms share electrons forming covalent compounds. d Covalent compounds do not form ions/ charged particles and therefore do not conduct electricity.

Answer 2

A Carbon cannot form C4+ cation because of removal of 4 elections from a carbon atom would require a large amount of energy. ... c Hence carbon atoms share electrons forming covalent compounds. d Covalent compounds do not form ions/ charged particles and therefore do not conduct electricity.