NEET Chemistry Alkenes MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing the orbital overlap in ethene. Which type of bonds are formed between the carbon atoms in ethene?
One sigma bond and one pi bond
Two sigma bonds
One pi bond only
Two pi bonds
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In ethene, the carbon-carbon double bond consists of one sigma bond formed by head-on overlap and one pi bond formed by lateral overlap of p orbitals, as described in the NCERT context.
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