A triple bond is generally composed of
A)three π bonds.
B)two π bonds and one σ bond.
C)one π bond and two σ bonds.
D)three σ bonds.

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A triple bond consists of one sigma (σ) bond and two pi (π) bonds. The sigma bond is formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals along the bond axis, while the pi bonds are formed by the overlap of p-orbitals perpendicular to the bond axis. Thus, a triple bond has one sigma bond and two pi bonds.

A Triple Bond Is Generally Composed of