The total number of σ and π bonds in 2-formylhex-4-enoic acid is \ \ \ .

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JEE Main 2024 — 29 January, Shift 2 — Question 80

The total number of $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds in 2-formylhex-4-enoic acid is $\_\_\_$ .

Answer: 22

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The molecule contains one $\mathrm{C{=}C}$ and two $\mathrm{C{=}O}$ double bonds, giving $3\,\pi$ -bonds. All other bonds are $\sigma$ -bonds, giving a total of $19\,\sigma$ -bonds.

Final: $19\,\sigma$ and $3\,\pi$ ; total $=22$ .

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Exam: JEE Main 2024
Paper: 29 January, Shift 2
Subject: Chemistry
Chapter: IUPAC Nomenclature
Topic: Chemical bonding in Organic Chemistry

According to IUPAC system, the compound is named as

Answer: 22

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