The valency of carbon is +4, because in carbon atom, there are 6 p+ and 6e-. So 6 protons cannot stabilise 4 more electrons but can cope up with 2e- after losing 4e-.
vinayak
12 Years ago
+4 with more electronegative element while -4 with lesser ones
sivasai
12 Years ago
valency of carbon is four(4).so it can forms 4 bonds with other elelments