Chapter 10, Problem 10.8QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between sigma bond and pi bond has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Sigma bond:

The strongest type of covalent bonds are said to be sigma bonds. Sigma bonds are formed by overlap between atomic orbitals.  Sigma bonds are generally seen in diatomic molecules.  The electrons in sigma bonds are called as sigma electrons.  Sigma bond is used to explain about the bonding interactions that are involved in overlap of single lobe of a orbital with a single lobe of another.

Pi bond:

The overlapping of two lobes of orbital of an atom with two lobes of an orbital of other atom is called as pi bond.  These atomic orbitals have zero electron density at shared nodal plane that passes through the two bonded nuclei.  The electrons in pi bonds are called pi electrons.  Pi bonds are resulted from the overlap of atomic orbital which are in contact through the two areas of overlap.

To give the difference between sigma bond and pi bond