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Sigma and pi bonds
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:32 pm
by Linh Vo 2J
What is the reason why sigma bonds are stronger than pi bonds?
Re: Sigma and pi bonds
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:37 pm
by Akhil Paladugu 3G
Pi bonds are usually weaker than sigma bonds because the orbital paths are parallel so there is much less overlap between the p-orbitals.
Re: Sigma and pi bonds
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:49 pm
by Soyoung Park 1H
The greater the overlap, the higher probability the valence e- in between the nuclei which means stronger and shorter bonds.
Re: Sigma and pi bonds
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:50 pm
by duverge_maciel
Can someone explain what the electron density diagram with cylindrical symmetry around inter nuclear axis means? The diagram used in the lecture.
Re: Sigma and pi bonds
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:52 pm
by duverge_maciel
Could sigma and pi bonds have the same electron configuration?