Question

Which statement is not correct?

• A. A sigma bond is weaker than a $\pi$-bond
• B. A sigma bond is stronger than a $\pi$-bond
• C. A double bond is stronger than a single bond
• D. A double bond is shorter than a single bond

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A sigma bond is weaker than a $\pi$-bond

Answer 2

A sigma bond is formed by the end to end overlapping, so the extent of overlapping is more in case of sigma bond and hence sigma bond is stronger than pi-bond