What are the differences between sigma and pi bonds?

A sigma bond can be between s or p orbitals whereas a pi bond can only be between p orbtials

In signma bonds, atomic orbitals overlap along bonding axis, in pi bonds atomic orbitals overlap above and below bonding axis

Sigma bonds are stronger than pi bonds as a result of the orientation of the overlapped orbitals

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