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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.

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Correct answer: Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Solution

Both statements accurately describe the stability of alkenes compared to alkanes. Alkenes have weaker π-bonds, making them less stable than alkanes, which have stronger σ-bonds, while the strength of the double bond is indeed greater than that of a single bond.

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