Question

Fluorine molecule is formed by

• A. The axial p-p overlap
• B. The sidewise p-p overlap
• C. The axial s-p overlap
• D. The overlap of two $sp^2$ hybrid orbitals

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The axial p-p overlap

Answer 2

The $I_2$ molecule is formed by the axial overlap of p-orbitals forming sigma bond