Question

5 what type of bond is formed between carbon and oxygen in co₂?
a ionic
b covalent
c metallic
d none of the these are correct

Explanation:

Carbon and oxygen are non - metals. Covalent bonds are formed between non - metals by sharing electrons. In \(CO_2\), carbon shares electrons with oxygen atoms. Ionic bonds form between metals and non - metals (transfer of electrons), and metallic bonds form in metals (sea of delocalized electrons).

Answer:

B. Covalent