Question

The number of $\sigma$ and $\left(\pi \right)$ bonds present in the sulphuric acid molecule are:

• A. $6\sigma$ $2\pi$
• B. $6\sigma$ $0\pi$
• C. $2\sigma$ $4\pi$
• D. $2\sigma$ $2\pi$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$6\sigma$ $2\pi$

Sulphuric acid ($H_{2}S{O}_4$) has two double bonds and four single bonds. Hence, it has 6 $\sigma$ bonds (4 from single bonds and 2 from double bonds) and 2 $\pi$ bonds (in 2 double bonds).