Question

In the compound shown below, which atoms, if any, do not form the correct number of covalent bonds?

H H H
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H―C=O―C―C―C=H
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H H H H
A. H
B. O
C. C
D. H and C
E. C and O
F. H, C and O

Answer 1

In the compound shown, the atoms that do not form the correct number of covalent bonds are H, C, and O.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the compound shown, the atoms that do not form the correct number of covalent bonds are:

1. H
2. C
3. O

The H and C atoms in the compound do not have the correct number of covalent bonds as per the octet rule. The O atom also does not have the correct number of covalent bonds. The correct number of covalent bonds for H is 1, for C is 4, and for O is 2.