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  • 08-12-2016
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why are pi bonds weaker than sigma bonds?

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  • 08-12-2016
Pi bonds are usually weaker than sigma bonds. Quantum mechanics says this is because the orbital paths are parallel so there is much less overlap between the p-orbitals. 

It's basically depend on the formation of these bonds.

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