Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004354

In carbon compounds, shared electrons are best described as:

1

Belonging to one atom

2

Belonging to both atoms involved

3

Freely moving

4

None of the above

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Belonging to both atoms involved

Solution:

The correct answer is that shared electrons belong to both atoms involved in the covalent bond, allowing them to achieve stability.

Watch Video Solution