How many sigma and pi bonds, respectively, are in the molecule below?
#CH_3CH_2CHCHCH_3#
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1 Answer
Dec 20, 2016
14 sigma bonds
1 pi bond
Explanation:
The molecule is pent-2-ene:
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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.
