How Do Double Covalent Bonds Differ from Single Covalent Bonds

question 18

Multiple Choice

How do double covalent bonds differ from single covalent bonds?

• A) They do not allow rotation.
• B) They are shorter.
• C) They lead to cis and trans isomers.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Line-Angle Formula

A representation of molecular structure using lines for bonds between carbon atoms and angles to indicate changes in direction, omitting most hydrogen atoms.

Compounds

Substances formed from two or more elements that are chemically combined in fixed ratios.

Molecular Formula

A notation representing the number and type of atoms in a molecule without indicating how the atoms are bonded.

Line-Angle Structure

A simplified diagrammatic representation of chemical structures where the ends and bends of lines represent carbon atoms.