Question

The number of $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bond in $Xe{O}_3$ molecule are:

• A. $1\sigma ,2\pi$
• B. $3\sigma ,3\pi$
• C. $3\sigma ,0\pi$
• D. $2\sigma ,1\pi$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$3\sigma ,3\pi$

$Xe{O}_3$ has three double bonds and each double bond has $1\sigma$ and $1\pi$ bonds. Hence, total number of bonds are $3\sigma$ and $3\pi$ bonds.