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What are the total number of $σ$ and $π$ bonds in tetracyanomethane $C (C N)_{4}$ ?

A

5 σ, 5 π

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6 σ, 6 π

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8 σ, 8 π

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9 σ, 9 π

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Solution

The correct option is B $8 σ, 8 π$

A single bond consists of one sigma bond. A double bond has one sigma plus one pi bond, and a triple bond has one sigma plus two pi bonds.

Therefore, $C (C N)_{4}$ contains 8 $σ$ and 8 $π$ bonds.

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