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Why do carbon forms four single bonds inspite of being electronegative and smaller in size?
Does the size of carbon atom affect its ability to form these bonds?
The size of the carbon atom doesn't play a major role in its ability to form bonds. Carbon's bond formation mainly depends on its valency and electronic configuration, which enable it to form up to four single bonds. However, it is true that the size of the atoms it's bonding with, such as oxygen or nitrogen, can affect the shape and size of the resulting molecule.