Sigma and Pi Bonds Quiz

What is the formula to calculate the number of sigma bonds in a molecule?

• 2n minus n

• Total number of atoms minus one

• 2n plus n

• Total number of atoms plus one

How do you calculate the number of pi bonds in a molecule?

• 2n minus n, where n is the number of double and triple bonds

• Total number of atoms plus one

• 2n plus n, where n is the number of double and triple bonds

• Total number of atoms minus one

In the first example, how many sigma bonds are present in the molecule?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

In the second example, how many pi bonds are present in the molecule?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the total number of sigma bonds in the final example?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 8