Question

When a double bond is formed between two atoms, one of the bonds is a sigma bond and the other is a pi bond. The pi bond is created by the overlap of:

• A. $s$ orbital
• B. $p$ orbital
• C. $s{p}^3$ orbital
• D. $s{p}^2$ orbital

Answer 1

The correct option is D $s{p}^2$ orbital

There are two types of overlapping orbitals: sigma (σ ) and pi (π ). Both bonds are formed from the overlap of two orbitals, one on each atom. σ bonds occur when orbitals overlap between the nuclei of two atoms, also known as the internuclear axis.

so this is called $S{P}^2$