Question

(9) Carbon molecule has________ as per MO diagram.
Answer
A.Single bond order
B.double bond order
C.triple bond order
D.Quadruple bond order​

Answer 1

Answer

Option 'C' : Triple Bond Order

Explanation

To satisfy the octet rule for the carbon, the two atoms form a triple bond with six shared electrons in three bonding molecular orbitals. Since four of the shared electrons come from the oxygen atom and only two from carbon, one of the bonding orbitals is occupied by two electrons from oxygen.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option C triple bond order