According to valence bond theory, a pi bond between two atoms would result from

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According to valence bond theory, a pi bond between two atoms would result from (a) the overlap of an sp2 orbital of one atom and an sp2 orbital of the other atom. (b) overlap of a p orbital of one atom and a p orbital of the other atom, with both p orbitals perpendicular to the internuclear axis (c) the overlap of two s orbitals. (d) overlap of a p orbital of one atom and a p orbital of the other atom, with both p orbitals oriented along the internuclear axis. (e) the overlap of an s orbital of one atom and a p orbital of the other atom.

Explanation / Answer

a)

pi bond is essentially trhe overlap of SP2= SP2 orbitals, so the Pi bond si formed , this is correct

b)

false, two p orbitals will not form a pi bond

c)

two s orbitals will never form a pi bond

d

two p orbitals will not form a pi bond

e)

false, there is no hybridization

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