The total number of 'sigma' and 'pi' bonds in 2-oxohex-4-ynoic acid is .
Answer
18
Solution
HO- O \|C- O \|C-CH2-C C-CH3 (2-oxohex-4-ynoic acid, C6H6O3)
σ bonds: open chain of 15 atoms (6 C + 6 H + 3 O) ⇒ 15 − 1 = 14
π bonds: 2 (two C=O) + 2 (C≡C) = 4
∴ σ + π = 14 + 4 = 18
Answer: 18