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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which statement is correct?
Options
A Energy is released when a bond breaks.
B A sigma bond results from attraction of protons and electrons.
C Energy is released when a bond forms.
Correct Answer
D A carbanion is positively charged.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bond formation is an exothermic process, meaning energy is released. Bond breaking requires an input of energy (endothermic). A sigma bond is formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals. A carbanion is negatively charged.

Hint

Is bond formation endothermic or exothermic?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 958 of 1999
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