The remaining p orbital in an sp2 hybridized carbon contains electron. A pi-bond is formed by the overlap of p orbitals. Hence, in CH2=CH-CH=CH2. there are pi electrons.

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The remaining p orbital in an sp2 hybridized carbon contains
electron. A pi-bond is formed by the overlap of
p orbitals. Hence, in CH2=CH-CH=CH2.there are
pi electrons.
Transcribed Image Text:The remaining p orbital in an sp2 hybridized carbon contains electron. A pi-bond is formed by the overlap of p orbitals. Hence, in CH2=CH-CH=CH2.there are pi electrons.
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