Question

what is the difference between triple covalent bonds and single covalent bonds

Answer 1

SINGLE BOND

When two atoms share one electron pair between each other, then they are said to be bonded by single covalent bond, denoted by single dash joining the atoms. For the formation of this bond, presence of an atom with single valency is required. The atoms with single valencies are halogens and hydrogen.

e.g. – Cl2, HCl, NH3 etc.

TRIPLE BOND

When two atoms share three electron pairs between each other, they are said to be bonded by triple covalent bond. Triple bond is denoted by three dash joining the atoms. The atoms with triple valency are pnictogen or the nitrogen family.

E.g.: N2 , C2H2­ etc.

Answer 2

Explanation:

triple covealent bond is very strong then single covalent bond we have to give more energy to breake triple covalent bond then single covalent bond