Question

The number of s and p bonds in dicyanogen (CN)2 are :

• A. 2$\sigma$ + 3$\pi$
• B. 3$\sigma$ + 2$\pi$
• C. 3$\sigma$ + 4$\pi$
• D. 4$\sigma$ + 3$\pi$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

3$\sigma$ + 4$\pi$

Answer 2

${}_{\bullet}^{\bullet}$N $\equiv$ C – C $\equiv$ N${}_{\bullet}^{\bullet}$