Question

Which of the following statements is correct for $CO$?

• A. $A$ double bond between $C$ and $O$ atoms
• B. $1\,\sigma$, $1\pi$ and $1$ coordinate bond between $C$ and $O$ atoms
• C. One lone pair of electrons on each atom
• D. $1\sigma,\, 2\pi$ bonds between $C$ and $O$ atoms

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) $1\,\sigma$, $1\pi$ and $1$ coordinate bond between $C$ and $O$ atoms