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p and p Overlap

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Question

Generally pi bond is formed from the lateral overlap of:

s - s

orbitals

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p - p

orbitals

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d - d

orbitals

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both

B

and

C

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Solution

The correct option is C both $B$ and $C$
$π$ bond is formed by lateral (side ways) overlap of either $p - p$ , $d - d$ or $d - p$ orbitals.
Hence, option $D$ is correct.

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