Question

The outer orbitals of $\mathrm{C}$ an Ethene molecule can be considered to be hybridized to give three equivalent ${\mathrm{sp}}^2$ orbitals. The total number of sigma(σ) and pi(π) bonds in the Ethene molecule is

• A. 1 sigma(σ) and 2 Pi(π) bonds
• B. 3 sigma(σ) and 2 Pi(π) bonds
• C. 4 sigma(σ) and 1 Pi(π) bonds
• D. 5 sigma(σ) and 1 Pi(π) bonds

Answer 1

The correct option is D

5 sigma(σ) and 1 Pi(π) bonds

Explanation of the correct answer:

The correct answer is option B:

Here,

The number of sigma ($\sigma$) bonds is 5.

The number of pi ($\pi$) bonds is 1.

Hence, option (D) is correct, i.e., 5 sigma(σ) and 1 Pi(π) bonds.