Question

non metallic atoms having five valence electrons each, share electron pairs, forming a covalent compound having a triple covalent bond... give reasons why​

Answer 1

Answer:

Non metals form covalent bond among themselves

Explanation:

Both are electron acceptors but there is no one to donate them so they share electrons among themselves

Answer 2

Non metallic atoms having five valence electrons each, share electron pairs, forming a covalent compound having a triple covalent bond.

• An atom is stable if it follows the rule of octet, i.e., has eight electrons in the valence or outermost shell.

• Having 5 electrons in the valence shell means, the atom has three electrons less than the octet.

• Therefore, in order to be stable, the atom has to either gain three more electrons or lose those five valence electrons.

• It is easier to gain three electrons rather than losing five electrons.

• Therefore, in order to attain octet, the atom shares its electrons with three electrons of other atom/s and fulfill its octet.

• Sharing of each electron forms one bond, therefore, sharing of three electrons forms three bonds, and sharing of electrons forms covalent bond.

• Thus, a covalent compound having triple bond is formed.