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Multiple Choice
In the molecule ethene (), how many sigma () and pi () bonds are present?
A
4 sigma () bonds and 2 pi () bonds
B
5 sigma () bonds and 1 pi () bond
C
3 sigma () bonds and 2 pi () bonds
D
6 sigma () bonds and 0 pi () bonds
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Identify the structure of ethene (C\_2H\_4): it consists of two carbon atoms double bonded to each other, with each carbon atom also bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
Recall that a double bond between two carbon atoms consists of one sigma (\(\sigma\)) bond and one pi (\(\pi\)) bond.
Count the sigma bonds: each carbon forms two sigma bonds with hydrogen atoms (2 per carbon, total 4), plus one sigma bond between the two carbons, giving a total of 5 sigma bonds.
Count the pi bonds: the double bond between the two carbons includes one pi bond, so there is 1 pi bond in ethene.
Summarize the bonding: ethene has 5 sigma bonds and 1 pi bond.