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  • Bond Count in Cyanogen Bromide (BrCN): A Detailed Explanation
    Here's how to determine the number of bonds in a cyanogen bromide (BrCN) molecule:

    * Lewis Structure:

    * Carbon (C) has 4 valence electrons.

    * Nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons.

    * Bromine (Br) has 7 valence electrons.

    * Bonding:

    * Carbon forms a triple bond with nitrogen (C≡N).

    * Carbon forms a single bond with bromine (C-Br).

    Total Bonds: 1 triple bond + 1 single bond = 4 bonds

    Therefore, there are 4 bonds in a cyanogen bromide (BrCN) molecule.

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