Practice question
Question
The number of pi bonds in C₅H₆ (cyclopentadiene, C₅H₆ with two double bonds) is:
Explanation
In cyclopentadiene ( CH=CH-CH=CH-CH₂ in a ring), there are 2 double bonds, each with 1 pi bond, totaling 2 pi bonds, plus 13 sigma bonds.
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