Question

Describe the valence bond structure of carbon monoxide.

Answer 1

Answer:

The valence bond structure of carbon monoxide is best described as :c=a with a dative bond from oxygen atom to the less electronegative carbon atom.

Explanation:

The valence bond structure of carbon monoxide is best described as :C≡O with a dative bond from oxygen atom to the less electronegative carbon atom.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The electronic configuration of C is 1s

2

2s

2

2p

2

Consider formation of two sp−hybrid orbitals, one directed toward oxygen and directed 180

o

opposite.

This contains carbon lone pair, leaving empty sp hybrid orbitals with a filled oxygen σ-orbital.

To complete the octet, C forms a pi bond and a dative bond.

Hence, the valence bond structure of carbon monoxide is best described as :C≡O with a dative bond from oxygen atom to the less electronegative carbon atom.

Explanation:

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