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Linear overlaping of two atomic p-orbitals leads to a sigma bond.(T or F)

Linear overlaping of two atomic p-orbitals leads to a sigma bond.(T or F)

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2 Answers

Mind
13 Points
5 years ago
True.  But other orbitals can also form sigma bond eg: hydrogen. In hydrogen s orbitals form sigma bond
Rajdeep
231 Points
5 years ago
HELLO THERE!
 
Always remember two things:
 
Linear / Head-on / Co-axial overlapping of orbitals result in sigma bond.
Side-wise / Co-lateral overlapping of orbitals result in pi bond.
 
So, your answer is True.

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