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Why is it not easy for carbon to take part in the formation of ionic compounds ?

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In order to form ionic bond, carbon atom either has to lose four electrons to form `C^(4+)` ion or gain four electrons to form `C^(4-)` ions.
The loss or gain of four electrons is not easy for carbon since energy needed is very high.
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