STANDARDChemistry-Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
STANDARD Chemistry Orbital Overlap MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following orbitals will not form sigma bond after overlapping?
A
s-orbital and s-orbital
B
s-orbital and pₓ-orbital
C
pₓ-orbital and pₓ-orbital
D
pₓ-orbital and pᵧ-orbital
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
pₓ and pᵧ orbitals are oriented perpendicular to each other and cannot overlap to form a sigma bond.
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