NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question with Solution

What type of overlap characterizes a sigma (σ) bond?

A

End to end overlap of orbitals

B

Sideways overlap of orbitals

C

Overlap of d-orbitals only

D

Random overlap of any orbitals

Option A

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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