Q54 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Chemistry

Which of the following species contains equal number of σ - and π - bonds?

  • A
    HCO3-
  • Correct answer
    B
    XeO4
  • C
    CN2
  • D
    CH2CN2

Solution

Given below are the structures of the molecules given in the options.

Figure  =4σ, 1π bond

Figure =4σ, 4π bond

Figure =3σ, 4π

Figure =6σ, 4π bond

Hence, XeO4 contains equal number of sigma and pi bonds.

(Double bond contains one sigma and one pi bond and triple bond contains one sigma and 2 pi bonds).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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