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Apply: covalent bonds and molecules

You might need: Periodic table

Problem

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It is present in coffee, cocoa, and some teas.
The Lewis structure of a caffeine molecule is shown below. One of the bonds has been replaced by a question mark (?).
Complete the statement.
The missing bond in the caffeine molecule is a ______.
Choose 1 answer: