Only sigma bonds are present in__________________?
Correct answer: D. ethoxy ethane
- A. propene
- B. butanoic acid
- C. butanal
- D. ethoxy ethane
Explanation
Ethoxy ethane, CH3CH2-O-CH2CH3, contains only single bonds, and every single bond is a sigma bond. Propene, butanoic acid and butanal each contain a double bond, which includes a pi bond. The common mistake is butanoic acid, if the student overlooks its carbonyl C=O bond.
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