What is true about pi bonds? Select the correct answer below:   The electron density lies along the internuclear bonding axis.   They are stronger than sigma bonds.   They are formed from side to side overlap of p orbitals   They are the only bonds found in a multiple bond.

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Problem 7.68PAE: Considering only s and p atomic orbitals, list all the possible types of hybrid orbitals that can be...
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What is true about pi bonds?

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The electron density lies along the internuclear bonding axis.

 
They are stronger than sigma bonds.
 
They are formed from side to side overlap of p orbitals
 
They are the only bonds found in a multiple bond.
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