NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question
What type of overlap is involved in the formation of a sigma (σ) bond?
End to end overlap of orbitals
Side to side overlap of orbitals
Random overlap of orbitals
No overlap of orbitals
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A sigma (σ) bond is formed by the end to end (head-on) overlap of bonding orbitals along the internuclear axis, as stated in the NCERT context.
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