The discussion revolves around the bond energy of sigma and pi bonds, specifically comparing the bond energies of C=O and C-O bonds. Participants explore the implications of bond energy values and the strength of different types of bonds in the context of hybridization.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the strength comparison between sigma and pi bonds, and multiple competing views remain regarding the interpretation of bond energies and hybridization effects.
The discussion highlights potential limitations in comparing bond energies due to differences in hybridization and the implications of bond length on bond strength, which remain unresolved.
In this case, your table lists the sp3 hybridized sigma carbon-oxygen strength ( C-O) rather than the sp2 hybridized sigma carbon-oxygen strength (C=O). Comparing apples and oranges...r12214001 said:Summary: bond energy
It is well known that sigma bond is stronger than Pi bond. However in bond energy table that C=O is 745 KJ and C-O is 358 KJ. we can calculate the Pi bond energy is 745-358=387! The Pi bond(387KJ) is stronger than sigma bond(358KJ) ? How could this happen?