Problem: How many sigma bonds and pi bonds are in there in each of the following molecules.
FREE Expert Solution
To count the sigma and pi bonds:
- 1 single bond → 1 sigma bond
- 1 double bond → 1 sigma bond + 1 pi bond
- 1 triple bond → 1 sigma bond + 2 pi bonds
Problem Details
How many sigma bonds and pi bonds are in there in each of the following molecules.
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