Question

Why is it difficult for carbon to lose four electrons to form C⁴+​

Answer 1

Answer:

To get the octet in its outer shell it has to gain 4 more electrons to form C4- ion. the electronegativity of carbon is only 2.5 and its nucleus has only 6 protons. ... Hence carbon cannot form C4- ions so easily. If carbon looses 4 electrons from its outer shell, it has to form C 4 + ion.