Question

how many pi bonds and sigma bonds are there in phenol??

Answer 1

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The phenol which has molecular formula C6H5OH.has totally 13 sigma bonds and 3 pi bonds.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sigma bonds - 13

pi bonds - 3

Explanation:

Phenol is hydroxy substituted benzene.

Benzene contains 3 pi bonds and 12 sigma bonds.

When a hydroxy group is substituted to the benzene, one C-H bond in benzene is replaced by carbon-oxygen single bond. So, one O-H sigma bond is extra in phenol.

So, total sigma bonds in phenol are 13 while the number of pi bonds in phenol remains the same as benzene.