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How many different types of covalent bonds can 2 carbon atoms form with one another

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Three types of covalent bonds, they can form

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Carbon has four valence electrons in the outer shell but it forms three covalent bonds with another carbon atom. i.e Single bond, double bond and triple bond.

  • The single bond is called Alkanes e.g. Methane, Propane etc.
  • Double bonds are called alkenes e.g. Ethylene, Propylene etc.
  • Triple bonds are called alkynes e.g. Ethyne, Propyne, Butyne etc.
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