The number of electron pairs shared by the two carbon atoms which are bonded by a triple bond are:

Draw the electron dot structure of ethane,$C_{2}H_{6}$.

Carbon,a Group $14$ element in the Periodic Table,is known to form compounds with many elements. Write an example of a compound formed with:
$(a)$ Chlorine (Group $17$ of Periodic Table)
$(b)$ Oxygen (Group $16$ of Periodic Table)

Which element forms the basis of components like vitamins,proteins,and carbohydrates?

Why do carbon compounds not conduct electricity?

Ethane,with the molecular formula $C_{2}H_{6}$,has