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Why is sigma bond stronger than `pi` -bond?

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To understand why a sigma bond is stronger than a pi bond, we can break down the explanation into a series of steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Sigma and Pi Bonds**: - A sigma bond (σ bond) is formed by the head-on overlapping of atomic orbitals along the internuclear axis. - A pi bond (π bond) is formed by the sidewise overlapping of atomic orbitals, which occurs above and below the internuclear axis. ...
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  • Which of the following statements are correct? 1. A sigma bond is stronger than a pi bond 2. A covalent bond is stronger than a hydrrogen bond 3. HF is more polar than HCl 4. There is one electrovalent bond and three covalent bonds in methylene chloride Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    A
    2, 3 and 4
    B
    1 and 3
    C
    1, 2 and 4
    D
    1, 2 and 3

  • Sigma bond is more stronger than pi bond because of

    A
    large extent of overlapping in pi bond
    B
    small extent of overlapping in sigma bond
    C
    large extent of overlapping in sigma bond
    D
    (1) and (2)

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    A
    `BBr_(3)`
    B
    `BCl_(3)`
    C
    `BF_(3)`
    D
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    Sigma bond is stronger than the pi bond. Explain.

    A covalent bond will be formed by the overlapping of atomic orbitals having single electron of opposite spin, according to the overlapping of atomic orbitals the covalent bond may be of two types : (i) Sigma bond (sigma) " " (ii) Pi bond (pi) Sigma bond is stronger bond than the Pi-bond. If atomic orbitals overlap about the nuclear axis then sigma bond is formed but when atomic orbitals overlap sideway then Pi-bond is formed. The strength of bonds formed by 2s-2s,2p-2p and 2p-2s overlap has the order :

    A covalent bond will be formed by the overlapping of atomic orbitals having single electron of opposite spin, according to the overlapping of atomic orbitals the covalent bond may be of two types : (i) Sigma bond (sigma) " " (ii) Pi bond (pi) Sigma bond is stronger bond than the Pi-bond. If atomic orbitals overlap about the nuclear axis then sigma bond is formed but when atomic orbitals overlap sideway then Pi-bond is formed. The strength of bonds formed by 2s-2s,2p-2p and 2p-2s overlap has the order :

    A covalent bond will be formed by the overlapping of atomic orbitals having single electron of opposite spin, according to the overlapping of atomic orbitals the covalent bond may be of two types : (i) Sigma bond (sigma) " " (ii) Pi bond (pi) Sigma bond is stronger bond than the Pi-bond. If atomic orbitals overlap about the nuclear axis then sigma bond is formed but when atomic orbitals overlap sideway then Pi-bond is formed. The correct order of increasing C-O bond length of CO,CO_(3)^(2-),CO_(2) is :

    Assertion : sigma -bond is strong white pi -bond is a weak bond. Reason :Atomic rotate freely about pi -bond.

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