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What is the shape of a carbon atom surrounded by four atoms?
Tetrahedral
How many single covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in ethane (C2H6)?
Four
What type of bond does each carbon atom form with the other carbon atom in ethylene (C2H4)?
Double bond
What is the shape of a carbon atom surrounded by three atoms?
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How many atoms does each carbon atom bond with in acetylene (C2H2)?
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What type of bond does each carbon atom form with the other carbon atom in acetylene (C2H2)?
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What is a heteroatom in an organic compound?
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What is the characteristic number of bonds formed by a heteroatom?
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What is the shape of the backbone chain in a carbon compound?
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What type of bond is present between carbon atoms in a backbone chain?
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