Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology - Questions For Review - Critical Thinking - Page 54: 10

Answer

A valence shell will be more stable if it is complete. When there is a triple covalent bond, it will share six electrons, completing the p orbital, hence it will be more strong.

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