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Which one of the following molecules contain no π\pi -bond?

A

CO2\text{CO}_2

B

H2O\text{H}_2\text{O}

C

SO2\text{SO}_2

D

NO2\text{NO}_2

Step-by-Step Solution

Let us examine the structure and bonding in each molecule:

  • CO2\text{CO}_2: The carbon atom forms two double bonds with two oxygen atoms (O=C=O\text{O=C=O}). Each double bond consists of one σ\sigma bond and one π\pi bond. Thus, CO2\text{CO}_2 contains 2 π\pi bonds.
  • H2O\text{H}_2\text{O}: The central oxygen atom is sp3sp^3 hybridised and forms two single bonds (σ\sigma bonds) with two hydrogen atoms. The remaining valence electrons form two lone pairs. There are no π\pi bonds in water.
  • SO2\text{SO}_2: The central sulphur atom forms one double bond and one single bond with oxygen atoms (in its resonance structures). Thus, it contains π\pi bonding.
  • NO2\text{NO}_2: The central nitrogen atom forms one double bond and one single bond with oxygen atoms, containing a π\pi bond. Therefore, H2O\text{H}_2\text{O} is the only molecule among the options that contains no π\pi-bond.
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