In the molecule , how many sigma and pi bonds are present?
A
sigma bonds and pi bond
B
sigma bonds and pi bonds
C
sigma bond and pi bond
D
sigma bond and pi bonds
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Identify the molecule given: HCN (hydrogen cyanide), which consists of a hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom, which is triple bonded to a nitrogen atom.
Recall that a single bond consists of one sigma (σ) bond, and multiple bonds (double or triple) consist of one sigma bond plus pi (π) bonds. Specifically, a triple bond has one sigma bond and two pi bonds.
Count the bonds between atoms: between H and C, there is a single bond (1 sigma bond), and between C and N, there is a triple bond (1 sigma bond + 2 pi bonds).
Add up all sigma bonds: 1 (H-C) + 1 (C-N) = 2 sigma bonds.
Add up all pi bonds: 0 (H-C) + 2 (C-N) = 2 pi bonds.