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WAEC Chemistry 2020 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The following molecules have double covalent bonds between two atoms except A. oxygen B. carbon (IV) oxide C. ethene D. water.

  • A. oxygen
  • B. carbon (IV) oxide
  • C. ethene
  • D. waterCorrect

Explanation

Oxygen (O=O), Carbon (IV) oxide (O=C=O) and Ethene (C=C) all have double covalent bonds; water (H-O-H) has only single covalent bonds.

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