a. A single bond is a result of the axial overlap of bonding orbitals. Hence, it contributes a sigma bond. A multiple bond (double or triple bond) is always formed as a result of the sidewise overlap of orbitals. A \(pi-bond\) is always present in it. A triple bond is a combination of two \(pi-bonds\) and one \(sigma \;bond\).
Structure of \(C_2H_2\) can be represented as:
Hence, there are three sigma and two \(pi-bonds\) in \(C_2H_2\).
The structure of \(C_2H_4\) can be represented as:
Hence, there are five sigma bonds and one \(pi-bond\) in \(C_2H_4\).
The bond angles \( b_1, b_2, b_3 \) in the above structure are respectively in \( ^\circ \):
The correct order of bond enthalpy \(\left( kJ mol ^{-1}\right)\) is :
What inference do you draw about the behaviour of Ag+ and Cu2+ from these reactions?
Such a group of atoms is called a molecule. Obviously, there must be some force that holds these constituent atoms together in the molecules. The attractive force which holds various constituents (atoms, ions, etc.) together in different chemical species is called a chemical bond.
There are 4 types of chemical bonds which are formed by atoms or molecules to yield compounds.