# Problem: How many σ bonds and how many π bonds are present in the HCN molecule? a. 1 σ /1 π b. 1 σ /2 π c. 3 σ /2 π d. 2 σ /2 π e. 0 σ /0 π

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How many σ bonds and how many π bonds are present in the HCN molecule?

a. 1 σ /1 π

b. 1 σ /2 π

c. 3 σ /2 π

d. 2 σ /2 π

e. 0 σ /0 π

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