MolDraw Learn

How to draw double, triple and wedge bonds

Beginner 5 min 3 steps

Short answer: Pick a bond type from the bond menu, then click a bond to change it. Press 1, 2 or 3 for single, double or triple bonds.

You will learn to: Draw a single bond; Change it to a double and a triple bond; Add a wedge bond.

1 Watch demo2 Try in editor

Watch the demo

Bond types in about 20 seconds.

The steps in text

Step 1: Draw ethene

  1. Click the single bond tool in the left rail. Then click an empty spot. You get one bond.
  2. Open the bond menu with the small arrow next to the bond tool. Pick Double. You can also press 2.
  3. Click the middle of your bond.

Step 2: Make it ethyne

  1. Pick Triple in the bond menu, or press 3.
  2. Click the middle of the double bond.

Step 3: Add a wedge bond

  1. Pick Wedge up in the bond menu.
  2. Click the left atom. A wedge bond grows from it.

Try it in the editor

The full MolDraw editor opens here. It loads when you open this tab.

Questions and answers

How do I draw a double bond?

Pick Double in the bond menu, or press 2. Then click a bond.

How do I draw a triple bond?

Pick Triple in the bond menu, or press 3. Then click a bond.

What does a wedge bond mean?

A wedge bond points toward you. A hashed bond points away from you.

For more detail, read the guide in the docs.