Question
The placement of the double bond goes between which two atoms in this formaldehyde molecule? Note: Hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen have one, four, and six valence electrons respectively.
A.
between the carbon and a hydrogen atom
B.
between the carbon and the oxygen atom
C.
between the two hydrogen atoms
D.
between the oxygen and a hydrogen atom
E.
between the oxygen and both hydrogen atoms
A.
between the carbon and a hydrogen atom
B.
between the carbon and the oxygen atom
C.
between the two hydrogen atoms
D.
between the oxygen and a hydrogen atom
E.
between the oxygen and both hydrogen atoms
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In a formaldehyde molecule (CHâ‚‚O), the double bond is present between carbon and oxygen. Therefore, the correct answer is:
B. between the carbon and the oxygen atom.
B. between the carbon and the oxygen atom.