The molecule C₃ O₂ has a linear structure. This compound has · ABC26IN0949

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: Chemical Bonding – General · Exam: CSIR NET DEC 2015 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The molecule $\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ has a linear structure. This compound has

(a)$4 \sigma$ and $4 \pi$ bonds.

(b)$3 \sigma$ and $2 \pi$ bonds

(c)$2 \pi$ and $3 \pi$ bonds

(d)$3 \sigma$ and $4 \pi$ bonds

Answer

Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

O=C=C=C=O: four σ bonds and four π bonds (each cumulated double bond contributes one π).

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