Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Pi-bond (Ti-bond) is formed:
A
by the overlapping of atomic orbitals on the axis of nuclei
B
by transference of electrons
C
by sidewise overlapping of half-filled p-orbitals
D
by overlapping of s-orbitals with p-orbitals
Answer
by sidewise overlapping of half-filled p-orbitals
Explanation
Solution
Pi-bond is formed, when overlapping of orbitals take place sidewise (i.e., perpendicular to plane of molecule). It never takes place in between s-orbital.