Table 1 gives data for the carbon-carbon bonds in ethane, , and ethene, .
| Molecule | Carbon-carbon bond | Bond length / pm | Bond energy / kJ mol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 348 | ||
| 134 | 612 |
Compare the nature of the covalent bonding in the carbon-carbon bonds of ethane and ethene. In your answer, discuss the types of bonds ( and ), the bond lengths and bond energies, the hybridisation of the carbon atoms, and the relative reactivities of the two molecules.