Which one of the following molecules contains no πbond?

Which one of the following molecules contains no $\pi$ bond?
A $NO_2$
B $CO_2$
C $H_2O$
D $SO_2$

Detailed Solution

$H_2O$ has only two O–H $\sigma$ bonds. $NO_2$, $CO_2$ and $SO_2$ all contain double bonds, i.e. $\pi$ bonds.

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