The total number of 'Sigma' and 'Pi' bonds in 2-formylhex-4-enoic acid is .
Answer
22
Solution
6CH3- 5CH= 4CH- 3CH2- CHO | 2CH- 1COOH ( C7H10O3)
σ bonds: C–C 6, C–H 9, C–O 3, O–H 1 ⇒ 19
π bonds: C=C 1, C=O 2 ⇒ 3
∵ acyclic molecule: σ = atoms − 1 = 20 − 1 = 19
∴ Total = 19 + 3 = 22
Answer: 22