Given the following Lewis structure:
-How many electrons are shared between carbons 1 and 2?
A) 6
B) 2
C) 0
D) 8
E) 4

Name: Given the following Lewis structure: -How many electrons are shared between carbons 1 and 2? A) 6 B) 2 C) 0 D) 8 E) 4
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Question

Given the following Lewis structure: 
-How many electrons are shared between carbons 1 and 2?
A) 6 
B) 2 
C) 0 
D) 8 
E) 4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Carbon 1 and carbon 2 are connected by a double bond, which represents the sharing of 4 electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is 4 electrons (choice E).

Given the Following Lewis Structure