answersLogoWhite

0

The bond between carbon and oxygen is moderately strong. This results from the fact that oxygen has a stronger attraction for electrons (in other words a higher electronegativity) than carbon does, so if carbon shares its electrons with oxygen, there is much less energy expended upon pulling the electrons away from a carbon atom, than the energy that is gained by giving them to an oxygen atom.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?