Question

Select the correct statement about, the orbital overlap in $N(Si{H}_3{)}_3$ and $P(Si{H}_3{)}_3$ molecules.

• A. $N-Si$ ( axial and sideways overlap)
• B. $P-Si$ (only axial overlap)
• C. $N-Si$ (only axial overlap)
• D. $P-Si$ ( only sideways overlap)

Answer 1

The correct option is A $N-Si$ ( axial and sideways overlap)

Option A is correct .

Because axial overlapping forms sigma bond and sideway overlapping forms pi bond.