Answer: Lateral (sideways) overlap of p orbitals.
- A Lateral (sideways) overlap of p orbitals
- B Direct head-on overlap of two p orbitals along the bond axis
- C Complete transfer of electrons between two bonded atoms
- D Overlap of two spherical s orbitals along the bond axis
Correct answer: A. Lateral (sideways) overlap of p orbitals
Explanation: Pi bonds are formed by lateral overlap of parallel p orbitals, above and below the internuclear axis.
VSEPR theory predicts molecular shape from the number of bonding and lone electron pairs around the central atom.
Concept context
Understand how atoms join to form molecules. Covers ionic and covalent bonding, VSEPR theory, hybridization (sp, sp², sp³), molecular orbital theory, bond polarity, and intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonding.
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