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NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

How many sigma and pi bonds are present between carbon and oxygen in a carbon monoxide (CO) molecule?

Options

  1. ATwo sigma bonds and one pi bond
  2. BOne sigma bond and two pi bonds
  3. COne sigma bond and one pi bond
  4. DTwo sigma bonds and two pi bonds

Correct answer

A. Two sigma bonds and one pi bond

Step-by-step solution

The structure of a CO molecule as having one sigma bond and two pi bonds between carbon and oxygen.

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