JEE Main Chemistry question

The number of sigma () and pi () covalent bonds respectively in benzonitrile are

(A)5, 13
(B)15, 3
(C)13, 5Correct
(D)16, 2

Answer: (C)

Solution

Benzonitrile, , consists of a benzene ring (6 C–C σ-bonds + 3 π-bonds from the 3 "double bonds" of the aromatic system, plus 5 C–H σ-bonds) joined to a nitrile group (1 C–C σ-bond to the ring,

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Question ID VK-155968