Which of the following statements are true for pi bonds More

Which of the following statements are true for (pi) bonds? More than one answer may be correct. All choices must be correct for credit.

Solution

Answer:

Pi bonds are formed from the overlap of two p orbitals

A pi bond \"contains\" two electrons

Explanation:

A pi bond is an overlap of two adjacent p orbitals between two atoms. Double Bonds consist of 1 sigma bond and 1 pi bond. A pi bond contains 2 pi electrons. Therefore, when counting pi electrons, you know that for each double bond, there are two pi electrons presen. Pi bonds cann\'t rotate freely as sigma bonds.