What are triple covalent bonds ?

Triple covalent bond :

• Triple covalent bond is the bond that is formed by sharing of three electron pairs between two atoms in which each atom contributes three electrons.
• It is represented by putting three short lines $\equiv$ between two atoms.
• For example, consider the formation of ${\mathrm{N}}_2$ molecule.
• Electronic configuration of Nitrogen = 2, 5.
• Nitrogen has 5 electrons in its outermost shell.
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