A Cl₂ molecule is formed by the overlap of:
Correct answer: B. p-p head-on overlapping of orbitals
- A. s-s orbitals
- B. p-p head-on overlapping of orbitals
- C. s-p orbitals
- D. p-p parallel overlapping of orbitals
Explanation
A chlorine atom has one unpaired electron in a 3p orbital. The covalent bond in a Cl₂ molecule is formed by the direct, head-on overlap of the 3p orbitals from two chlorine atoms, creating a sigma (σ) bond.
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