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Which one of the following elements forms double or triple bond involving pπ−pπ bonding?
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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
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Solution:
Carbon atoms form double or triple bonds involving pπ−pπ bonding. Carbon shows anomalous behaviour due to its smaller size, higher electronegativity, higher ionization enthalpy and unavailability of d-orbitals.