Chapter 23, Problem 115SCQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The several different ways carbon atoms appear in organic compounds to give an octet configuration has to be given. The structure and name of examples for each type has to be given. The mode of bonding in each type has to be illustrated.

Concept introduction:

Carbon atomic number 6. Electronic configuration -${\text{1s}}^{\text{2}}{\text{2s}}^{\text{2}}{\text{2p}}^2$.

Carbon has tetra valency. It is bonded with four bonds to adjacent atoms or molecules.

Single covalent bond - one pair of each electrons are shared.

Double covalent bond – two pair of electrons are shared.

Triple covalent bond – Three pairs of electron are shared.