Carbon Usually Forms Four Bonds in Stable Molecules

question 24

Short Answer

Carbon usually forms four bonds in stable molecules. However unstable carbon compounds with less than four bonds are known. The methyl carbanion shown below is an example. The molecular shape around the carbon atom in this structure is ________.

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Definitions:

Hyperpnea

Abnormally deep, rapid breathing.

Eupnea

Normal, unlabored breathing pattern.

Sphygmomanometers

Instruments used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of a cuff, gauge, and a mechanism for inflation.