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According to the Valence bond theory, which statement is incorrect regarding bonding between two carbon atoms?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A A sigma(σ) bond is weaker than a π-bond
  • B A sigma bond is stronger than a π-bond
  • C A double bond is stronger than a single bond
  • D A double bond is shorter than a single bond
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A sigma(σ) bond is weaker than a π-bond
A σ- bond is stronger than a π- bond.
Sigma σ bonds are formed by head-on overlap of unhybridised s-s, p-p or s-p orbitals and hybridized orbitals sp, sp2, sp3, sp3d and sp3d2 . Hence, σ bond are strong bonds. Where as Pi π- bonds are formed by side-wise overlap of unhybridised p and d orbitals. Hence π bonds are weak bonds.

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