Question

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A. Double bond is shorter than a single bond
• B. Sigma bond is weaker than a $\pi$-bond
• C. Double bond is stronger than a single bond
• D. Covalent bond is stronger than hydrogen bond

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Sigma bond is always stronger than $\pi$-bond because the extent of overlapping is maximum in sigma bond formation.