Question

How many sigma and pi bonds are in the lewis structure for `CHC CH_2COOH`?

Answer 1

`color(red)("we have total"->9sigma and 3pi " bonds here")`

Explanation:

The structural formula and IUPAC name of the given compound is

To know the no. of `sigma and pi" bonds"` the Lewis structure of the compound is to be drawn showing all single,double and triple bonds. In this structure

`" Each single bond is 1"sigma" bond"`

`" Each double bond is 1"sigma and 1 pi" bond"`

`" Each triple bond is 1"sigma and 2 pi" bond"`

Using this information we can get the no. of `sigma and pi" bonds"` in the given structure

`7" single bonds"->7sigma " bonds"`

`1" double bond"->1sigma and 1pi " bonds"`

`1" triple bond"->1sigma and 2pi " bonds"`

`color(red)("So we have total"->9sigma and 3pi " bonds here")`