Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Ionic bonds are directional in nature whereas covalent bonds are non-directional. According to orbital overlap concept, the formation of a covalent bond between two atoms results by pairing of electrons present in the valence shell having same spins.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
If both assertion and reason are false
Solution
Covalent bond between two atoms is formed by pairing of electrons present in the valence shell having opposite spins (orbital overlap concept). Covalent bonds are directional in nature as hybrid orbitals are involved in bond formation which are directed in space in some preferred directions, (valence bond theory).