How many sigma and pi bonds are present in buta-1-3-di-ene ?

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May 12, 2018

Consider 1,3-butadiene,

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Each double bond has one pi bond, and denoted by the structure, there are three sigma bonds between the carbons.

Moreover, each C-H bond constitutes another sigma bond. In this case there are 6.

Hence, this species has,

2 pi bonds, and
9 sigma bonds.

9 sigma" and "2pi " bonds"

Explanation:

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As you can see, there are only two double bonds, which result in two pi bonds. The rest are all sigma bonds, including two from the double bonds.