Question

How many sigma bonds are present in $CHC{l}_3$ ?

• A. $1$
• B. $2$
• C. $3$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $4$

The carbon atom is attached with one hydrogen atom and 3 chlorine atom.

It can be seen from structure that chloroform contains $4$ single bonds.

One single bond contains one sigma.

Hence, it contains 4 sigma bond.