Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 422
Question: Which of the following does not apply to metallic bond-
Options:
A) Overlapping valence orbitals
B) Mobile valency electrons
C) Delocalized electrons
D) Highly directed bonds.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- In metallic bonds, each ion is surrounded by equal number of oppositely charged electrons, hence have equal electrostatic attraction from all sides and hence do not have directional characteristics.
