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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Acetone contains
Options
A nine σ bonds plus one π bond
Correct Answer
B ten σ bonds
C eight σ bonds plus two π bonds
D nine π bonds plus one σ bond
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetone (CH3-CO-CH3) has 9 sigma bonds and 1 pi bond. The sigma bonds are: 6 C-H bonds, 2 C-C bonds, and 1 C-O sigma bond. The pi bond is the C=O pi bond.

Hint

How many sigma and pi bonds are in acetone?

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