Number of σ (sigma) and π (pi) bonds present in ethylene (C2H4) molecule is respectively:
Correct Answer: 5 and 1
Ethylene molecule has the structure H2C = CH2.
Each C–H single bond forms one σ bond. There are four C–H bonds giving four σ bonds.
The carbon–carbon double bond consists of one σ bond and one π bond.
Therefore, total σ bonds = 4 + 1 = 5 and total π bonds = 1.
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