Register
In the chemical compound C2H2, how many pairs of electrons are shared between the two carbon atoms?
40.7k views
2 votes
In the chemical compound C2H2, how many pairs of electrons are shared between the two carbon atoms?

User Jimit Shah
by
9.5k points

2 Answers

5 votes
There are THREE pairs of electrons between them.
User Peter Nixey
by
9.5k points
4 votes
C2H2 is actually ethyne . alkyne having triple bond between carbon atoms means three pair of electrons...
User Nick Spreitzer
by
8.3k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Compare and contrast an electric generator and a battery??
How do you balance __H2SO4 + __B(OH)3 --> __B2(SO4)3 + __H2O
Can someone complete the chemical reactions, or write which one do not occur, and provide tehir types? *c2h4+h2o *c3h8 + hcl *c2h2+br2 *c4h10+br2 *c3h6+br2
As an object’s temperature increases, the ____________________ at which it radiates energy increases.
Why is gold preferred as a superior metal over silver and bronze?
Link Copied!