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Counting π-Bonds in an Organic Molecule

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Q1. How many π-bonds are in the following molecule?

Structure of an organic molecule with an amine, methoxy, and alkyne group

Background

Topic: Bond Types in Organic Molecules

This question tests your ability to identify and count π-bonds (pi bonds) in a molecule. π-bonds are found in double and triple bonds, and are important in understanding molecular structure and reactivity.

Key Terms and Concepts:

  • π-bond (pi bond): A type of covalent bond formed by sideways overlap of p orbitals. Each double bond contains one π-bond, and each triple bond contains two π-bonds.

  • Single bond: Contains only a sigma (σ) bond.

  • Double bond: Contains one sigma (σ) and one π-bond.

  • Triple bond: Contains one sigma (σ) and two π-bonds.

Step-by-Step Guidance

  1. Examine the molecule and identify all double and triple bonds present.

  2. For each double bond, count one π-bond.

  3. For each triple bond, count two π-bonds.

  4. Add up the total number of π-bonds from all double and triple bonds in the molecule.

Try solving on your own before revealing the answer!

Final Answer: 3 π-bonds

There is one double bond (1 π-bond) and one triple bond (2 π-bonds), for a total of 3 π-bonds.

This is a common approach for counting π-bonds in organic molecules: double bonds contribute one, triple bonds contribute two.

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