JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main 2024

The total number of 'sigma' and 'Pi' bonds in 2-oxohex-4-ynoic acid is.

Answer: 18

Solution

HOOC–CO–CH₂–C≡C–CH₃ has 14 σ bonds (5 C–C, 6 C–H/O–H, 3 C–O) and 4 π bonds (two C=O and the C≡C): 14 + 4 = 18.

Question ID VK-011364