Describe a sigma bond.A) overlap of two f orbitalsB) end to end overlap of p orbitalsC) s orbital overlapping with the side of a

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Describe a sigma bond.A) overlap of two f orbitalsB) end to end overlap of p orbitalsC) s orbital overlapping with the side of a

p orbitalD) side by side overlap of p orbitalsE) p orbital overlapping with a d orbital

Chemistry

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lyudmila [28] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-09T15:21:11+03:00

Answer:

B - End to end overlap of p overlap

Explanation:

Sigma bonds (σ bonds) are the strongest type of covalent chemical bondSigma bonds are formed by end-to-end overlapping. Sigma bonds can occur between any kind of atomic orbitals;The combination of overlapping orbitals can be s-s, s-pz or pz-pz.