Question

Which type of overlapping results the formation of a $\pi$bond

• A. Axial overlapping of $s - s$ orbitals
• B. Lateral overlapping of $p - p$orbitals
• C. Axial overlapping of $p - p$ orbitals
• D. Axial overlapping of $s - p$ orbitals

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Lateral overlapping of $p - p$orbitals

Answer 2

π-bond is formed by lateral overlapping of unhybridised p-p orbitals.