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Lateral overlap of P orbitals leads to the formation of ________.

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π bond
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metallic bond
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sigma bond
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D
ionic bond
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Solution

The correct option is A π bond

The bond formed by a lateral overlap of two p orbitals oriented mutually parallel but perpendicular to the internuclear axis is called the π bond.


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