NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How is the weak π bond formed in ethene?
Options
- ABy axial overlap of sp2 hybrid orbitals
- BBy axial overlap of unhybridized orbitals
- CBy axial overlap of p orbitals
- DBy axial overlap of s orbitals
Correct answer
B. By axial overlap of unhybridized orbitals
Step-by-step solution
The weak π bond in ethene is formed by the axial overlap of unhybridized orbitals (2p x or 2p y ) of carbon atoms.