Double Bond

In a double bond two pairs of electrons are shared between two adjacent atoms. This bond brings the atoms closer together than a single bond and is stronger than a single bond. Note that in a double bond free rotation between the two atoms in the bond no longer exists.

Molecular model of ethene - kit 1

Molecular model of ethene - kit 2

Structural formula of ethene - C2H4

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