AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

POLAR AND NONPOLAR MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which molecule contains a triple covalent bond between its atoms?
A
N2
B
O2
C
F2
D
H2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nitrogen molecule has a triple bond. Since they share 3 pairs of electrons, there exists a triple covalent bond between them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nitrogen has a triple covalent bond. Nitrogen is non metal. The outer shell of a nitrogen atom contains 5 electrons. Two nitrogen atoms share three electrons each, forming three covalent bonds and making a nitrogen molecule N2.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nitrogen molecule, N2, contains a triple bond.

Detailed explanation-4: -The atomic number of nitrogen is 7 with the electronic configuration 2, 5. In order to complete its octet it needs 3 electrons. Now, both the atoms of nitrogen needs 3 electrons each to become stable. Hence, they share 3 electrons with each other and forms triple covalent bonds.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons therefore needs three more electrons to complete its octet configuration. Mutual sharing of three pair of electrons gives triple covalent bond.

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