Given below are two statements. Statement I: The presence of weaker π-bonds make alkenes less stable — Hydrocarbons Chemistry Question
Question
Given below are two statements. Statement I: The presence of weaker π-bonds make alkenes less stable than alkanes. Statement II: The strength of the double bond is greater than that of carbon-carbon single bond. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Both the statement (I) and (II) are correct. The presence of weaker π-bonds make alkenes less stable than alkanes as in alkanes sigma bond is present. Also, the bond strength of the double bond is greater than that of carbon-carbon single bond as bond length of double bond is shorter than carbon-carbon single bond.