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  • Carbon Bonds: Types, Properties, and Examples
    Carbon can form four main types of bonds:

    1. Single Bonds: Carbon shares one electron with another atom, forming a single bond. This is the most common type of bond carbon forms, represented by a single line in structural formulas (e.g., C-H, C-C).

    2. Double Bonds: Carbon shares two electrons with another atom, forming a double bond. This is represented by two lines in structural formulas (e.g., C=C, C=O).

    3. Triple Bonds: Carbon shares three electrons with another atom, forming a triple bond. This is represented by three lines in structural formulas (e.g., C≡C, C≡N).

    4. Coordinate Covalent Bonds: While not strictly a separate "type" of bond, carbon can also participate in coordinate covalent bonds. In this case, both electrons in the shared pair come from the same atom (usually a non-metal like oxygen or nitrogen).

    It's important to note that carbon's ability to form these four types of bonds is a key reason for its versatility and the vast diversity of organic compounds.

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