The functional group of an alkene consists of
A)3 σ bonds.
B)1 σ bond and 1 π bond.
C)2 σ bonds and 1 π bond.
D)2 σ bonds.
E)2 π bonds.

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An alkene has one sigma bond and one pi bond. The sigma bond is formed by overlapping of two sp² hybridized orbitals of two carbon atoms, while the pi bond is formed by sideways overlapping of two unhybridized p orbitals of the carbon atoms.

The Functional Group of an Alkene Consists of