Question

How many σ bonds and π bonds does the co2 molecule have?

Answer 1

2
`\sigma` bonds and 2
`\pi` bonds

Step-by-step explanation:

If we consider the the bonding in the
`CO_(2)` molecule:

`O = 1s^(2)\ 2s^(2)\ 2p^(4)`

`C = 1s^(2)\ 2s^(2)\ 2p^(2)`

Thus carbon forms double bonds with oxygen:

O = C = O

Now,

We know that double bond comprises of a
`\sigma\ bond` and a
`\pi \ bond`

Since, in the
`CO_(2)`, there are 2 double bonds thus there are 2
`\sigma` bonds and 2
`\pi` bonds in the molecules.