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Sigma Bond and Pi Bond

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Question

The molecule $C_{3} O_{2}$ has a linear structure. This compound has:

2 σ

and

3 π

bonds

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3 σ

and

4 π

bonds

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4 σ

and

4 π

bonds

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3 σ

and

2 π

bonds

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Solution

The correct option is D $4 σ$ and $4 π$ bonds
$O = C = C = C = O$

Each bonds between two atoms contain one sigma and pie bond.

So total there are 4 sigma and 4 pie bonds.

Option C is correct.

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