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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following statements is correct regarding strength of sigma and pi bond

A
Overlapping in sigma bond takes place in small extent.
B
Overlapping in pi bond takes place in large extent.
C
Overlapping in sigma bond takes place in large extent.
D
None of these

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C

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

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