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An example of pπpπ bonding is:

A
BF3
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CO2
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NH3
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CH4
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Solution

The correct option is B CO2
Central atom C has singly occupied p - orbitals which overlaps sidewise to form a π bond with the singly occupied p - orbitals of O resulting in pπpπ bonding.
Remember pxpx and pypy will overlap to give π bond (considering z as internuclear axis).

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