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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

The total number of σ and π-bonds present in the following compound are

  1. A σ=18, π=3
  2. B σ=21, π=4
  3. C σ=23, π=5
  4. D σ=16, π=4
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Correct Answer

(B) σ=21, π=4

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Count the single bonds and double bonds. Single bonds are called σ-bonds and double bond contain one σ-bond and a π-bond. Benzene ring contain three pi bonds in the ring and one more pi bond is carbonyl group of ester. Remaining all are sigma bonds.