Question

For the compound CH3CN a) Identify the number of sigma and pi bonds. b) Identify the functional group and hybridization of each carbon atom. c) Write its IUPAC Name.​

Answer 1

In CH3CN:
a) There are 5 sigma and 2 pi bonds are present.
b) The functional group present is -CN ,i.e, Nitrile group. Here, each carbon has different hybridization.
The first carbon has SP3 hybrization while second carbon has SP hybridization.
c) IUPAC name of CH3CN is ACETONITRILE.