2007-01-22 08:41:53 · 5 answers · asked by kac3937 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Carbon bonds to oxygen through 2 sp and 2 p bonds to form a linear structure:
0=C=0
2007-01-22 08:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is made up of two sigma-bonds and two pi-bonds which happen to both be double bonds attaching each oxygen to the carbon.
2007-01-22 16:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by Chris S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Bond away from life as we no it.O2 resilience defines the delicate balance of life to such a finite degree that no other bond can begin to measure itself against it . Hydrogen has simplicity whereas oxygen intrudes most habitats.The inference here is one of the most disturbed kind.Elegant construction has to dominate the complex "soup" that resulted in "us".
2007-01-22 17:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by racer123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both oxygens are connected to carbon by double-bonds, giving it a linear shape
2007-01-22 16:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by citizen insane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is held together by covalent bonds.
2007-01-22 16:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by Kender_fury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋