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Overlaps Taking All Together

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According to VBT, the direction of a bond which is formed due to overlapping will be_________

A

In the same direction in which orbitals are concentrated

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B

In the opposite direction in which orbitals are concentrated

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C

Perpendicular to the direction in which orbitals are concentrated

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None of the mentioned

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Solution

The correct option is A In the same direction in which orbitals are concentrated
The direction of the bond formed will be in that direction in which the orbitals are concentrated. For example: When two p orbitals overlap, the bond is formed along the x-axis.

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