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Which of the following is true about the valence bond theory?
Which of the following is true about the valence bond theory?
- A covalent bond is formed by the sharing of atomic orbitals. (correct)
- A covalent bond is formed by the attraction between opposite charges.
- A covalent bond is formed by the overlapping of ionic orbitals.
- A covalent bond is formed by the transfer of electrons.
Which of the following is the correct order of overlapping of orbitals in terms of bond strength?
Which of the following is the correct order of overlapping of orbitals in terms of bond strength?
- p-p > s-s > s-p
- p-p > s-p > s-s (correct)
- s-s > s-p > p-p
- s-p > p-p > s-s
In which case does a covalent bond form due to s-s overlapping of atomic orbitals?
In which case does a covalent bond form due to s-s overlapping of atomic orbitals?
- N2
- O2
- H2 (correct)
- F2
Which of the following is the correct order of overlapping of orbitals in terms of bond strength?
Which of the following is the correct order of overlapping of orbitals in terms of bond strength?
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Which of the following is true about sigma-bonds?
Which of the following is true about sigma-bonds?
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In which case does a covalent bond form due to 2s-2p overlapping of atomic orbitals?
In which case does a covalent bond form due to 2s-2p overlapping of atomic orbitals?
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