Question

Allyl cyanide; $C_3{H}_{5}CN$ has:

• A. $8$ sigma bonds, $4$ pi bonds and $4$ non bonding electrons
• B. $9$ sigma bonds and $4$ pi bonds
• C. $8$ sigma bonds and $5$ pi bonds
• D. $9$ sigma bonds, $3$ pi bonds and $1$ lone pairs

Answer 1

The correct option is D $9$ sigma bonds, $3$ pi bonds and $1$ lone pairs

Answer: (b)


Total no. of sigma bonds = 9
Total no. of pi-bonds = 3
& 1 lone pair on Nitrogen.