We are asked to identify the total number of σ bonds in the entire molecule, and what is the total number of π bonds
Single bonds → 1 σ bonds
Double bond → 1 σ bonds + 1 π bonds
Triple bond → 1 σ bonds + 2 π bonds
Consider the Lewis structure for glycine, the simplest amino acid:
What is the total number of σ bonds in the entire molecule, and what is the total number of π bonds?
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