Question

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which correctly describe a triple covalent bond?
□ consists of three shared electrons
□ found in a molecule of oxygen, o₂
□ found in a molecule of nitrogen, n₂
□ consists of three shared pairs of electrons
□ consists of six shared electrons
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Explanation:

• A triple covalent bond consists of three shared pairs of electrons (six electrons in total).
• Nitrogen (\(N_2\)) has a triple covalent bond (\(N\equiv N\)).
• Oxygen (\(O_2\)) has a double covalent bond (\(O = O\)).
• Three shared electrons would be \(3\) electrons in total, which is not a triple bond (triple bond has \(6\) shared electrons as \(3\) pairs).

Answer:

C. found in a molecule of nitrogen, \(N_2\)
D. consists of three shared pairs of electrons
E. consists of six shared electrons