The number of sigma bonds in acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) is $x$.
Answer (integer)
6
Solution
CH₃CHO: C-C sigma (1) + C-H bonds in CH₃ (3) + C=O sigma (1) + C-H in CHO (1) = 6 sigma bonds.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Topic: Nucleophilic Addition Reactions
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