JEE Main Chemistry question

The strongest bond is formed by the head-on (sigma) overlap of

(A)- and -orbitals
(B)- and -orbitalsCorrect
(C)- and -orbitals
(D)All of these

Answer: (B)

Solution

-orbitals are directionally concentrated along a specific axis, so a head-on overlap between two -orbitals produces a much greater and more effective overlap

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Question ID VK-133350