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A-LevelChemistryChemical bonding9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q321 Mark

A carbon monoxide molecule, CO, has three bonds between the carbon atom and the oxygen atom. Which features are present in one CO molecule? 1 two lone pairs of electrons 2 a co-ordinate (dative covalent) bond from oxygen to carbon 3 two π bonds

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

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Chemical bonding, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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