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Carbon only forms covalent bonds, it always shares electons

If carbon is bonded to a more electronegative element, the electron pair will be closer to the more electronegative element making carbon the positive end of the bond.

If carbon is bonded to a less electronegative element, the electron pair will be closer to the carbon atom making carbon the negative end of the bond.

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