6.2.5 - Alkenes and their bonding Flashcards by Joe Alderson | Brainscape

Q

What bond is formed between carbon atoms in ethene?

A

Sigma bond

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What bond is formed between hydrogen and carbon atoms in ethene?

A

Sigma bond

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Q

What bond is formed between the overlap of p orbitals from carbon atoms?

A

Pi bond

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Q

What part of an alkene gves it its’s increased reactivity?

A

pi bonds

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Q

Why are sigma bonds stronger than pi bonds?

A

Greater overlap of s orbitals
Overlap of pi orbitals aren’t as strong.
Electrons in a sigma bond are close to the positive nuclei and so greater forces of attraction.

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