Chapter 12, Problem 31E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The maximum and minimum numbers of atoms present in the molecule having triple bond that conform to the octet rule is to be stated and the Lewis diagrams for the molecule is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

If two atoms are bonded by more than one pair of electrons, then such type of bonding is known as multiple bonding. Multiple bond is a general term that includes double and triple bonds. In double and triple bonds atoms may or may not have unshared electron pair.