Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 376
Question: Which type of overlapping results the formation of a $ \pi $ bond
[DPMT 1981]
Options:
A) Axial overlapping of $ s-s $ orbitals
B) Lateral overlapping of $ p-p $ orbitals
C) Axial overlapping of $ p-p $ orbitals
D) Axial overlapping of $ s-p $ orbitals
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
p-bond is formed by lateral overlapping of unhybridised p-p orbitals.
