Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

2 $\sigma$ bonds and 2 $\pi$ bonds

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.