Chemistryhard · Past Paper

How many sigma and pi bonds are there in a molecule of Ethyne?

A2 sigma, 3 pi
B3 sigma, 2 pi
C3 sigma, 1 pi
D5 sigma, 0 pi

✓ Correct Answer: B3 sigma, 2 pi

Ethyne (H-C≡C-H) has two C-H sigma bonds, one C-C sigma bond, and two C-C pi bonds.

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