Question

If the internuclear axis of a diatomic molecule is $z$, orbitals $p_x$ of one atom and $p_y$ of the other overlap with each other to form which of the following bonds?

• A. $\pi$ bond
• B. $\sigma$ bond
• C. $\delta$ bond
• D. No bond will be formed

Answer 1

The correct option is D No bond will be formed

Overlapping of two perpendicular orbitals isn't possible.
As $p_x,p_y,p_z$ are perpendicular to each other, no bond will be formed by $p_x$ and $p_y$ overlap as there is zero overlap between the two.