Practice mode Chemical Bonding

How many sigma and pi bonds are present in a molecule of carbon dioxide, O=C=O?

Correct answer C. 2 sigma and 2 pi

Explanation

Each C=O double bond contains one σ and one π bond. With two double bonds, CO₂ has 2 σ and 2 π bonds.

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