Strongest bond formed, when atomic orbitals

Maximum overlap

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Minimum overlap

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Overlapping not done

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None of them

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Solution

The correct option is A Maximum overlap
$P i$ $b o n d s$ $(π)$ occur when two atomic orbitals overlap outside of the space between the nuclei (outside of the internuclear axis). The strongest bonds form with $maximum overlap between orbitals$ .

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