JEE Main Chemistry question

Which is not a characteristic of a -bond?

(A)A -bond is formed when a sigma bond is already formed
(B)A -bond is formed from hybrid orbitalsCorrect
(C)A -bond may be formed by the overlapping of -orbitals
(D)A -bond results from lateral overlap of atomic orbitals

Answer: (B)

Solution

-bonds are formed by the sideways (lateral) overlap of unhybridized - (or -) orbitals, not from hybrid orbitals; hybrid orbitals (, , , etc.) are instead used to form sigma bonds and to hold

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Question ID VK-133418