Sketch an Orbital Picture of Ethylene,H₂C

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Essay

Sketch an orbital picture of ethylene,H₂C
CH₂,and highlight the orbitals that overlap to form each σ and π bond.Identify the orbitals from each atom that overlap to form the σ and π bonds.Why is the CC π bond weaker than the CC σ bond? Use orbital structure as part of your explanation.

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