The bond in CO is actually a triple bond with a coordinate covalent bond. The total number of electrons shared between C and O in CO is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The bond in CO is actually a triple bond with a coordinate covalent bond. The total number of electrons shared between C and O in CO is:
A. 2
B. 8
C. 4
D. 6
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CO has a triple bond: one sigma and two pi bonds, with a coordinate covalent character where oxygen donates a lone pair to carbon, forming a bond similar to triple bond. Total shared electrons = 6 (three pairs). Lewis structure shows :C≡O: with formal charges. The bond order is 3. It is isoelectronic with N₂ and CN⁻.

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