Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Simple molecules and covalent bonds

Simple molecules and covalent bonds — practice question

The molecules $\text{N}_2$, $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4$, $\text{CO}_2$ and $\text{CH}_3\text{OH}$ each contain covalent bonds. These bonds are made up of pairs of electrons that are shared. Which row shows the total number of shared electron pairs in the molecules illustrated?

  • A$\text{N}_2$: 2
  • B$\text{C}_2\text{H}_4$: 6
  • C$\text{CO}_2$: 2
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{OH}$: 4

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