Q.

Sigma bond is more stronger than π -bond because of

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a

small extent of overlapping in σ - bond

b

large extent of overlapping in π - bond

c

Both (a) and (b)

d

small extent of overlapping in π - bond

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Basically the strength of a bond depends upon the extent of overlapping. In case of σ -bond, the overlapping of orbitals takes place to a larger extent. Hence, it is stronger as compared to the π-bond where the extent of overlapping occurs to a smaller extent.

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