Question

why does not carbon form a cation or an anion? Explain with reasoning.​

Answer 1

Answer:

It does not form C4+ cation, as the removal of four valence electrons will require a huge amount of energy. The cation formed will have six protons and two electrons. This makes it highly unstable. Carbon is unable to form C4− anion as its nucleus with six protons will not be able to hold ten electrons.

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Answer 2

Answer:

because carbon forms covalent bond instead of ionic bond . therefore they do share the electrons of the valence shell with the electrons of other element. Since it doesnot form ions therefore no anions and cations are formed

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