The number of sigma ( ) and pi ( ) bonds in pent-3-en-1-yne is -
- 11 bonds and 2 bonds
- 13 bonds and no bonds
- 10 bonds and 3 bonds
- 8 bonds and 5 bonds
Answer
(3) 10 bonds and 3 bonds
Solution
Pent-3-en-1-yne: 1CH 2C- 3CH= 4CH- 5CH3 (C5H6)
σ bonds: C–C bonds = 4, C–H bonds = 6 ⇒ 4 + 6 = 10
π bonds: one in C=C + two in C≡C ⇒ 1 + 2 = 3
∴ 10 σ bonds and 3 π bonds
Answer: (3)