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Calculate the number of bonds and bonds in the molecule:

Correct answer: A. 1π and 5σ bonds

  • A. 1π and 5σ bonds
  • B. 2π and 4σ bonds
  • C. 3π and 3σ bonds
  • D. 6π and 6σ bonds

Explanation

The given structure is ethene; we know ethene forms a double bond. Carbon can form four bonds in ethene; each carbon forms three sigma bonds, two with hydrogen and one with the other carbon, and it forms one pie bond with the other carbon. So there will be a total of 5 sigmas and 1 pie bond.

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