Q.
Sigma bond is more stronger than π -bond because of
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a
large extent of overlapping in π - bond
b
small extent of overlapping in σ - bond
c
small extent of overlapping in π - bond
d
Both (a) and (b)
answer is C.
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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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