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.

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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.

TestHub · Accepted Answer

As sigma bond is formed along the internuclear axis it is stronger than pi-bond, and due to the presence of pi-bonds alkenes will be more reactive towards electrophilic reagents.Hence they are less stable than alkanes.

The strength of carbon-carbon double bond is greater than single bond as bond strength is directly proportional to bond order.

Hence, both the statements are correct.

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