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What is the general electronic configuration of carbon?
What is the general electronic configuration of carbon?
- 2, 8, 4
- 2, 6 (correct)
- 2, 4
- 2, 8, 6
What type of bond is formed between carbon and hydrogen in a hydrocarbon?
What type of bond is formed between carbon and hydrogen in a hydrocarbon?
- Hydrogen bond
- Ionic bond
- Metallic bond
- Covalent bond (correct)
Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?
Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?
- Methanol
- Methane
- Ethene
- Ethane (correct)
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Electronic Configuration of Carbon
- The general electronic configuration of carbon is 1s² 2s² 2p².
Bonding in Hydrocarbons
- A covalent bond is formed between carbon and hydrogen in a hydrocarbon.
Types of Hydrocarbons
- Saturated hydrocarbons are those that have only single bonds between the carbon atoms.
- Methane (CHâ‚„) is a saturated hydrocarbon.
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