Sigma (s) and Pi Bonds (p)
Single bond
1 sigma bond
Double bond
1 sigma bond and 1 pi bond
Triple bond
1 sigma bond and 2 pi bonds
How many s and p bonds are in the acetic acid
(vinegar) molecule CH3COOH?
C
H
H
C
H
O
O
H
s bonds = 6
+ 1 = 7
p bonds = 1