Which of the following statements is $NOT$ true regarding the sigma and pi bonds formed between two carbon atoms?

  • A
    The sigma bond determines the direction of the bond between carbon atoms,but the pi bond has no primary effect on this.
  • B
    The sigma bond is weaker than the pi bond.
  • C
    The bond energies of the sigma bond and pi bond are $264 \ kJ/mol$ and $347 \ kJ/mol$ respectively.
  • D
    Free rotation of atoms around a sigma bond is possible,but it is not possible in the case of a pi bond.

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