In alkanes, $C - H$ bond is stronger than $C - C$ bond.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Order of strength of overlapping: $s - s > s - p > p - p$

Overlapping in case of $C - H$ bond is $s - p$ whereas in case of $C - C$ bond is $p - p$ . So, $C - H$ bond is stronger than $C - C$ bond.

Hence, the given statement is True.

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