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A double bondA. two sigma bondsB. two pi bondscontainscigma and one pi bond

A double bondA. two sigma bondsB. two pi bondscontainscigma and one pi bond-example-1

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Step-by-step explanation:

In a chemical structure, sigma bonds can be recognized as follows:

Single bond (—): is a sigma bond;

Double bond (=): only one of these bonds is sigma, the other is pi bond;

Triple bond (≡): only one of these three bonds is sigma, the others are pi bonds.

Answer: A double bond contains one sigma bond and one pi bond.

alternative "C".

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