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Sigma Bonds

Sigma bonds are the primary covalent bonds formed by the head-on overlap of atomic orbitals along the internuclear axis. They are present in every single bond and serve as the backbone of bonding in molecules. In bonds involving multiple bonds, the sigma bond is always the first bond that holds the atoms together.

Pi Bonds

Pi bonds are formed by the lateral overlap of p orbitals above and below the plane of the internuclear axis. They appear in addition to a sigma bond in multiple bonds, such as double or triple bonds, and contribute to the overall bond order. Pi bonds are generally weaker than sigma bonds due to the lesser degree of orbital overlap.

Multiple Bonds

Multiple bonds refer to bonds that consist of more than one electron pair shared between two atoms, typically involving one sigma bond and one or more pi bonds. Double bonds consist of one sigma and one pi bond, whereas triple bonds comprise one sigma bond and two pi bonds. Understanding multiple bonds is crucial for analyzing molecular structure and reactivity.

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