The number of bonds in nitrogen molecules are:

Correct answer: B. One sigma and two pi

  • A. One sigma and one pi
  • B. One sigma and two pi
  • C. Three sigma only
  • D. Two sigma and one pi

Explanation

There are total three bonds in a nitrogen molecule, the first bond is always a sigma bond while the the rest two bonds are pi bonds

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