Which of the following statements correctly describes the typical number of bonds for carbon,nitrogen,and oxygen in most neutral organic molecules?
A)Carbon forms 4 covalent bonds,nitrogen forms 2 covalent bonds,and oxygen forms 3 covalent bonds.
B)Carbon forms 4 covalent bonds,nitrogen forms 3 covalent bonds,and oxygen forms 2 covalent bonds.
C)Carbon forms 4 covalent bonds,nitrogen forms 5 covalent bonds,and oxygen forms 2 covalent bonds.
D)Carbon forms 4 covalent bonds,nitrogen forms 5 covalent bonds,and oxygen forms 4 covalent bonds.

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Carbon typically forms 4 covalent bonds in most organic molecules. Nitrogen typically forms 3 covalent bonds, but can form 4 covalent bonds in certain circumstances. Oxygen typically forms 2 covalent bonds. Therefore, the correct statement is B.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Typical Number