Orientations

[Manav Patel 3L]

How does the formation of multiple bonds, specifically the transition from a single bond to a double or triple bond, alter the types and orientations of sigma and pi bonds involved?

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It would alter the number of pi bonds if the bond were to change to a triple bond as it would mean there'd now be 2 pi bonds. Similarly, if the bond were to go from one to a double bond as there would now be a pi bond within it including the original sigma bond. This would then alter the way that the pi and sigma bonds are drawn/represented, it would vary though the representation based on the lewis structure, but sigma bonds would always remain overlapping end to end (horizontally) as said in lecture and for pi bonds overlapping side to side (vertically).

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The formation of multiple bonds involves the transition from a single bond to a double or triple bond, and it significantly alters the types and orientations of sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds in a molecule. Formation of a Double Bond (π Bond), consists of a sigma bond is always present in any covalent bond. In a double bond, there is one sigma bond (σ) formed by the head-on overlap of two atomic orbitals, typically two sp2 hybridized orbitals. This sigma bond is a strong and stable bond. In addition to the sigma bond, a double bond introduces a pi bond. The pi bond results from the side-to-side overlap of two p orbitals. The presence of a pi bond restricts the rotation around the double bond. Ethene (C2H4) has a double bond between two carbon atoms, involving one sigma bond and one pi bond.

Formation of a Triple Bond (π Bonds) includes Sigma Bonds (σ). This sigma bond is formed by the head-on overlap of two atomic orbitals, typically two sp hybridized orbitals. In addition to the sigma bond, a triple bond introduces two pi bonds. The pi bonds result from the side-to-side overlap of two sets of p orbitals. The presence of two pi bonds further restricts rotation around the triple bond. Acetylene (C2H2) has a triple bond between two carbon atoms, involving one sigma bond and two pi bonds.

A double bond consists of one sigma bond and one pi bond. A triple bond consists of one sigma bond and two pi bonds. The addition of pi bonds introduces rigidity into the molecule due to the restriction of rotation around those bonds. Sigma bonds, being formed by head-on overlap, allow free rotation.