How many sigma and pi bonds are there in C2(CN)4?

1 Answer
Aug 13, 2016

To know the no. of σandπ bonds the Lewis structure of the compound is to be drawn showing all single,double and triple bonds. In this structure

Each single bond is 1σ bond

Each double bond is 1σand1π bond

Each triple bond is 1σand2π bond

enter image source here

Using the above information we get can the no. of σandπbonds in the given structure.

4 single bonds4σ bonds

1 double bond1σand1π bonds

4 triple bond4σand8π bonds

So we have total9σand9π bonds here