Practice mode Chemical Bonding

How many sigma and pi bonds are present in one molecule of ethene, C₂H₄?

Correct answer D. 5 sigma and 1 pi

Explanation

Ethene has four C–H σ bonds and a C=C double bond made of one σ and one π bond. That gives 5 σ and 1 π bonds in total.

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