Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure NEET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which one of the following statements is not correct for sigma ‐ and pi ‐ bonds formed between two carbon atoms?

A
Sigma ‐ bond is stronger than a pi ‐ bond.
B
Bond energies of sigma ‐ and pi ‐ bonds are of the order of 264 kJ/mol and 347 kJ/mol, respectively.
C
Free rotation of atoms about a sigma ‐ bond is allowed but not in case of a pi ‐ bond.
D
Sigma ‐ bond determines the direction between carbon atoms but a pi ‐ bond has no primary effect in this regard.

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B

We know C ‐ C kJ/mol

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