MCQ
Which is not characteristic of $\pi$ - bond?
  • A
    $\pi$ - bond is formed when a sigma bond already formed.
  • B
    $\pi$ - bond are formed from hybrid orbitals.
  • C
    $\pi$ - bond may be formed by the overlapping of p-orbitals.
  • D
    $\pi$ - bond results from lateral overlap of atomic orbitals.

Answer

  1. $\pi$ - bond are formed from hybrid orbitals.

Explanation:

$\pi$ - bonds are formed from unhybridized orbitals.

Thus in ethylene, unhybridized 2p orbital of one C atom overlaps with unhybridized 2p orbital of second C atom to form $\pi$ - bond.

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