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.

Question

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

Answer 1

In a formaldehyde molecule (CH₂O), the double bond is present between carbon and oxygen. Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. between the carbon and the oxygen atom.