How many sigma and pi bonds, respectively, are in the molecule below?
#CH_3CH_2CHCHCH_3#
1 Answer
Dec 20, 2016
14 sigma bonds
1 pi bond
Explanation:
The molecule is pent-2-ene:
[Image from alevelchem.com]
Every single line between atoms represents a sigma bond (there are 13 of these). The double line between carbons 2 and 3 represents a double covalent bond which is comprised of a sigma-bond and a pi-bond.
