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Pi (π) bond

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A pi bond is a type of covalent bond that results from the side-to-side overlap of p orbitals. It exists in molecules with double or triple bonds, providing additional stability beyond the sigma bond.

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