COMEDK2023Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Total number of and bonds in ethene molecule is
Options
- A5 and 1 bonds
- B1 and 2 bonds
- C5 and 2 bonds
- D3 and 1 bonds
Correct answer
A. 5 and 1 bonds
Step-by-step solution
The chemical formula of ethene is C₂H₄ . The structural formula is CH₂=CH₂ . In the molecule, there are four C-H single bonds and one C=C double bond. Each single bond consists of one bond. Thus, there are four bonds from the C-H bonds. The C=C double bond consists of one bond and one bond. Total bonds = 4 (from C-H ) + 1 (from C=C ) = 5 bonds. Total bonds = 1 (from C=C ) = 1 bond. Answer: 5 and 1 bonds