Question

The Lewis dot model of a molecule is shown.

Based on the model, which of the following is true?


Each carbon has three lone pairs of electrons on it.

The octet of carbon atom remains incomplete in the molecule.

The two carbon atoms share a total of six electrons with each other.

The difference between the electronegativity of carbon and hydrogen is greater than 1.7.

Answer 1

The two carbon atoms share a total of six electrons with each other.

Step-by-step explanation:

Looking at the structure of the molecule H-C≡C-H as shown in the question, we will notice that there exists a triple bond between the two carbon atoms.

Each bond between the two carbon atoms represents two electrons shared. Since there are three bonds between the two carbon atoms, then a total of six electrons were shared between the two carbon atoms hence the answer chosen above.