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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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How many electrons are involved in a carbon-carbon triple bond?
Options
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 6
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A carbon-carbon triple bond consists of one sigma bond (2 electrons) and two pi bonds (4 electrons), totaling 6 electrons involved in the triple bond.

Hint

How many electrons are in a triple bond?

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