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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