Chemistry-Covalent Bond
NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What type of overlap forms a sigma (σ) bond?
A
End to end overlap of orbitals
B
Side to side overlap of orbitals
C
Overlap of p-orbitals only
D
Overlap of d-orbitals only
Correct Answer
Option A
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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