Problem: Draw the Lewis structure for the molecule C3H4. How many sigma and pi bonds does it contain?a) 8 sigma, 2 pib) 10 sigma, 2 pic) 6 sigma, 2 pid) 8 sigma, 0 pie0 7 sigma, 0 pi

We’re being asked to determine the number of σ and π bonds in C₃H₄.

Carbon is the internal atom

Group Valence Electrons

C 4A 3 × 4 e^– = 12 e^–

H 1A 4 × 1 e^– = 4 e^–

Total: 18 valence e^–

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Draw the Lewis structure for the molecule C₃H₄. How many sigma and pi bonds does it contain?

a) 8 sigma, 2 pi

b) 10 sigma, 2 pi

c) 6 sigma, 2 pi

d) 8 sigma, 0 pi

e0 7 sigma, 0 pi

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