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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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How many σ (sigma) bonds are there in CH2=CH—CH=CH2?
Options
A 3
B 6
C 9
Correct Answer
D 12
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1,3-Butadiene (CH2=CH-CH=CH2) has 9 sigma bonds: 6 C-H bonds and 3 C-C single bonds (counting the C-C bond between C2 and C3 as a sigma bond). Each double bond contributes one sigma bond.

Hint

How many sigma bonds are in butadiene?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1136 of 1999
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