How many electron groups do the carbon atoms in ethylene (C₂H₄)have? A) They both have one group. B) They both have two groups. C) They both have three groups. D) They both have four groups. E) One has two groups, and the other has four groups.

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Each carbon atom in ethylene (C2H4) is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and one other carbon atom, forming a total of three electron groups around each carbon atom.

How Many Electron Groups Do the Carbon Atoms in Ethylene