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Why does carbon not form the ionic compounds?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Ionic Compounds**: - Ionic compounds are formed when cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negatively charged ions) attract each other due to electrostatic forces. 2. **Valence Electrons of Carbon**: - Carbon has four valence electrons. This means it can either gain four electrons to achieve a stable octet configuration or lose four electrons. ...
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