Question

Which of the following statement is correct for carbon monoxide ?

• A. A double bond between carbon and oxygen
• B. 1 $\sigma$, 1 $\pi$ and 1 coordinate bond between carbon and oxygen
• C. one lone pair of electrons only on oxygen atom
  
• D. 1 $\sigma$ and 2 $\pi$ bonds between carbon and oxygen.

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 $\sigma$, 1 $\pi$ and 1 coordinate bond between carbon and oxygen