Multiple choice

Ten electrons participate in -------------------- bonding.

  1. double

  2. triple

  3. quintuple

  4. sextuple

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A quintuple bond in chemistry is an unusual type of chemical bond first reported in 2005 for a dichromium compound. Quadruple bonds are rarer but occur especially for Cr, Mo, W, and Re. In a quintuple bond, ten electrons participate in bonding between the two metal centers.