Why are the pi-bonds weaker and more rea...

Why are the `pi`-bonds weaker and more reactive than the `sigma`-bonds?

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The extent of axial overlapping is greater as compared to sideways overlappin hence `pi`bonds are weaker and more reactive than `sigma`-bonds.

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