Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Ques 112

112. Which statement is NOT correct?

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(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.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 112.(a)

Solution:

(a) A $\sigma$ - bond is stronger than a $\pi$-bond hence option (a) is not correct.