Double and triple bonds form because ________.
A)the atoms involved have high electronegativities
B)single covalent bonds do not give all of the atoms in the molecule eight valence electrons
C)one of the atoms in the molecule has more than 8 valence electrons
D)the ions involved have charges larger than one
E)there is at least one hydrogen atom involved in the bond

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Double and triple bonds form when single covalent bonds do not give all of the atoms in the molecule eight valence electrons. This is because each atom wants to achieve a stable octet configuration, which is usually achieved through the sharing of electrons in covalent bonds. Double and triple bonds involve sharing more than one pair of electrons, which allows the atoms to achieve this stable configuration. Option A is incorrect because electronegativity does not directly lead to the formation of double or triple bonds. Option C is incorrect because it is not possible for an atom to have more than eight valence electrons. Option D is incorrect because the bond type is not determined by ion charges. Option E is incorrect because the presence of a hydrogen atom does not determine bond type.

Double and Triple Bonds Form Because ________