How many sigma ( $\sigma$)bonds and pi ($\pi$)bonds are in carbon monoxide?
A) three $\sigma$,zero $\pi$
B) two $\sigma$,one $\pi$
C) two $\sigma$,two $\pi$
D) one $\sigma$,two $\pi$
E) one $\sigma$,one $\pi$

Question

How many sigma ( $\sigma$)bonds and pi ($\pi$)bonds are in carbon monoxide?
A) three  $\sigma$,zero $\pi$
B) two  $\sigma$,one $\pi$
C) two  $\sigma$,two $\pi$
D) one  $\sigma$,two $\pi$
E) one  $\sigma$,one $\pi$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide (CO) has a triple bond between carbon and oxygen, consisting of one sigma bond and two pi bonds.

How Many Sigma σ\sigmaσ )Bonds and Pi π\piπ )Bonds Are in Carbon Monoxide? A) Three

How Many Sigma $\sigma$ )Bonds and Pi $\pi$ )Bonds Are in Carbon Monoxide?
A) Three