Question

A triple bond may best be described as:

• A. two sigma bonds and one pi bond
• B. two sigma bonds and two pi bonds
• C. one sigma bond and two pi bonds
• D. three sigma bonds
• E. three pi bonds

Answer 1

The correct option is C one sigma bond and two pi bonds

Each multiple bond is made up of sigma and pi bond. In double bond there is one sigma and one pi bond whereas in triple bond there is one sigma and two pi bond.