Question

Which of the following is not true of carbon? (2 points)

It can form rings.

It has a valance of four.

It forms strong ionic bonds.

It can bond to form long chains.

Answer 1

The option 3rd is correct !! carbon do not form ionic bond !!

Carbon forms rings like in benzene
Carbon has 4 valence electrons !!
Carbon have long chains like in Heptane, Hexane etc !!

Answer 2

It forms strong ionic bonds.

Step-by-step explanation:

C is an electronegative element. C has four valance electrons. C shares its electrons with other non metals to form covalent bonds. C forms four covalent bonds to complete an octet.

C does not form ionic bonds. Ionic bonds are mostly formed by alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and halogens.

Carbon does form cyclic or ring compounds such as in benzene and benzene derivatives.

Carbon forms long chain such as in alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.