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Which of the following describes the bond in a Carbon Monoxide (CO) molecule?
ASingle bond
BDouble bond
CTriple bond
DIonic bond
✓ Correct Answer: C — Triple bond
Carbon monoxide features a triple bond between the carbon and oxygen atoms, consisting of two covalent bonds and one dative (coordinate) bond.
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