Question

question 6
1 pts
sample question 2: tests application of a concept covered in a lecture session
select the best answer choice.
how many additional covalent bonds are available for each carbon in a c - c single bond?
a 0
b. 1
c 2
d. 3
e 4

Explanation:

Step1: Recall carbon's valence

Carbon has a valence of 4, meaning it can form 4 covalent bonds.

Step2: Analyze C - C single - bond situation

In a C - C single bond, each carbon is already using 1 of its 4 available bonding sites for the bond with the other carbon.

Step3: Calculate remaining bonds

So, each carbon has 4 - 1=3 additional covalent bonds available.

Answer:

D. 3