Which of the following best describes the Lewis structure of (ethene)?
A
Each carbon atom is double-bonded to the other carbon and single-bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
B
Each carbon atom is single-bonded to the other carbon and single-bonded to three hydrogen atoms.
C
Each carbon atom is triple-bonded to the other carbon and single-bonded to one hydrogen atom.
D
Each carbon atom is double-bonded to the other carbon and single-bonded to three hydrogen atoms.
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Identify the molecular formula given: C\_2H\_4, which corresponds to ethene.
Recall that ethene is an alkene, characterized by a carbon-carbon double bond.
Determine the bonding for each carbon atom: since each carbon forms a double bond with the other carbon, it can form two additional single bonds to satisfy the tetravalency (four bonds total) of carbon.
Assign the remaining bonds to hydrogen atoms: each carbon will be single-bonded to two hydrogen atoms to complete its four bonds.
Conclude that the Lewis structure of ethene consists of each carbon atom double-bonded to the other carbon and single-bonded to two hydrogen atoms.