Question

Ethyne differs from ethene in what way?
A. The carbons share three pairs of electrons in ethyne and only two pairs in ethene.
B. Ethyne contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms
The carbons in ethyne each form three single bonds whereas those in ethene each form four single bonds.
D. The carbons in ethyne are not fixed in place as they are in ethene.

Answer 1

Ethyne has a triple bond.

Answer 2

you need to draw out the lewis structures of both molecules to really see

Answer 3

A is what I am thinking, would that be correct then?

Answer 4

it is

Answer 5

Thank you!