Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
In the formation of π− bond, the atomic orbitals overlap in such a way that
A
their axes remain parallel to each other and perpendicular to the internuclear axis
B
their axes remain parallel to each other and parallel to the internuclear axis
C
their axes remain perpendicular to each other and parallel to the internuclear axis
D
their axes remain perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the internuclear axis
Answer
their axes remain parallel to each other and perpendicular to the internuclear axis
Explanation
Solution
A π− bond is formed by sidewise or parallel overlapping between atomic orbitals. During this their axes remain parallel to each other and perpendicular to the internuclear axis.