End-to-end overlapping of orbitals gives rise to the formation of a:
Correct answer: A. Sigma bond
- A. Sigma bond
- B. Pi bond
- C. Metallic bond
- D. Coordinate covalent bond
Explanation
A sigma (σ) bond is a type of covalent bond formed by the direct, head-on overlap of atomic orbitals along the internuclear axis. This type of overlap allows free rotation around the bond axis and is the strongest type of covalent bond.
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