Which one of the following molecules contain no π -bond?
A
CO2
B
H2O
C
SO2
D
NO2
Step-by-Step Solution
Let us examine the structure and bonding in each molecule:
CO2: The carbon atom forms two double bonds with two oxygen atoms (O=C=O). Each double bond consists of one σ bond and one π bond. Thus, CO2 contains 2 π bonds.
H2O: The central oxygen atom is sp3 hybridised and forms two single bonds (σ bonds) with two hydrogen atoms. The remaining valence electrons form two lone pairs. There are no π bonds in water.
SO2: The central sulphur atom forms one double bond and one single bond with oxygen atoms (in its resonance structures). Thus, it contains π bonding.
NO2: The central nitrogen atom forms one double bond and one single bond with oxygen atoms, containing a π bond.
Therefore, H2O is the only molecule among the options that contains no π-bond.
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