Question

If a molecule contains two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms, what can you conclude about the bond between the carbon atoms?

Answer 1

A.)It is a single bond.
B.)It is a double bond.
C.)It is a triple bond
D.)It cannot bond.

Answer 2

double bond.
each carbon "seeks for" 4 bonds. if for every carbon two hydrogens, the two remaining bonds should be between the carbons - hence a double bond

Answer 3

ttom is absolutely correct.