How many sigma and pi bonds are found in the following?

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$NF_3$
$CS_2$
$ClF_5$
$HC Cl_3$
$XeF_2$

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Answer 1 · 2016-04-11T15:52:43

Each single bond is a sigma bond and each double bond is made up of one sigma and one pi bond.

N $F_3$ has 3 sigma bonds

C $S_2$ has 2 sigma and 2 pi bonds.

Cl $F_5$ has 5 sigma bonds.

HC $Cl_3$ has 4 sigma bonds

Xe $F_2$ has 2 sigma bonds

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