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How many sigma and pi bonds are present in the molecule hcn?

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Answer:

Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) contains two (2) sigma bonds and two (2) pi bonds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrogen cyanide can be represented structurally as :

H-C≡ N

From the structural formula, we can see:

One C-H sigma bond

While the C≡ N bond contains One Sigma and two (2) pi bonds.

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