Asked by Alexandrea Cobos on Sep 26, 2024
Acrylonitrile (CH2=CHCN) contains ________ σ bonds and ________ π bonds.
A) 4; 1
B) 6; 3
C) 4; 3
D) 6; 1
E) 2; 0
Acrylonitrile
An organic compound that is a colorless volatile liquid, used in the manufacture of plastics, adhesives, and synthetic rubber.
σ Bonds
Single covalent bonds resulting from the head-on overlap of atomic orbitals and involving two electrons, characterized by their high strength and rotation around the bond axis.
π Bonds
Covalent bonds formed by the sideways overlap of two p-orbitals, containing a pair of electrons located above and below the axis of the bonded atoms.
- Identify and count sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds in organic molecules.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and count sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds in organic molecules.