Question

why does the element of carbon form a large number of organic compound ​

Answer 1

Carbon forms large no. of compounds as it has the following 3 properties,

1. It has a valency of 4 so can make bonds with large no. of atoms.

2. It has a small nucleus as it has only 6 protons and 6 neutrons and hence attract more electrons easily.

3. And last is the most important property of carbon that is catenation which means it has the capability to form large no. of bonds.

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Answer 2

elements of carbon can make covalent bond as it's valency is 4 ...

also they have a unique capcity to form bonds with it's other compounds...

so it can make large amount of organic compounds...