Question

Why are Carbon $-$ Carbon bonds very strong and stable$?$

Answer 1

1. Carbon forms covalent bonds due to its small atomic size which makes $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}$ bonds stronger and stable.
2. Carbon has four electrons in its outmost shell and needs to gain or lose four electrons to attain a noble gas configuration.
3. Due to the small size it can not gain or loose electrons to overcome this problem Carbon share its four electrons with other atoms to form a covalent compound.
4. Due to the small atomic size, the outermost electrons of one Carbon atom are more strongly attracted to the nucleus of the other Carbon atom.
5. Therefore, the $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}$ bond is stronger and more stable.