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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D
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.