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Re: Sigma and Pi bond rotation sigma bonds have head-to-head overlap in which the electron density is directly along the bonding axis. Because of this, sigma bonds allow for rotation. The bond strength remains constant even when rotating. For pi bonds, however, have electron overlap above and below the plane of atoms.

Re: Pi Bonds Cannot Rotate Rotation around a single bond occurs readily, while rotation around a double bond is restricted. The pi bond prevents rotation because of the electron overlap both above and below the plane of the atoms.

Sigma bonding orbitals have a cylindrical shape, and as such, single bonds can rotate freely without disrupting the orbital overlap that creates the bond. Conversely, the p orbitals that compose ?-orbitals must be parallel with one another to overlap.

Sigma bonds were able to rotate freely (conformers) without breaking any bonds. The ease of rotation was due to the fact that the electron density resided in orbitals located on a line in-between the two nuclei. Rotation does not alter the electronic configuration, and costs very little energy.

Free rotation about a bond is possible if it is formed by linear overlap of orbitals (sigma bond) , while if it is formed by lateral overlap (pi bonds) free rotation won't be possible (rotation involves destroying the parallel orientation of the constituent p orbitals ,which is not favourable).

Double and Triple Bonds cannot Rotate The pi bonds in double and triple bonds prevent these bonds from rotating. This rigidity has an effect on the physical structure of compounds and can influence chemical reactivity.