Assertion (A): Carbon cannot form ionic bond. Reason (R): It is not possible for the carbon to form either C^(4+) or C^(4-) ions, as it requires large amount of energy.

Assertion (A): Carbon cannot form ionic bond. Reason (R): It is not p

1.	Assertion (A): Carbon cannot form ionic bond. Reason (R): It is not possible for the carbon to form either C^(4+) or C^(4-) ions, as it requires large amount of energy.
Answer» Both A and R are CORRECT and R is the correct EXPLANATION of assertion. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of assertion. A is correct.but R is WRONG A is wrong but R is correct. Answer :A