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Question

Which type of overlapping is shown by $p (p_x, p_y$ and $p_z)$ -orbitals?

A

Two end to end and one sidewise overlap

B

Two sidewise and one end to end overlap

C

Three sidewise overlaps

D

Three end to end overlaps

Answer

Two sidewise and one end to end overlap

Explanation

Solution

$p_z$ orbital by convention undergoes end to end overlapping and $p_x, p_y$ undergo sidewise overlapping.