Which one of the following molecules are formed by $p - p$ overlapping ?

C l_{2}

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H C l

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H_{2} O

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N H_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C l_{2}$
Solution:- (A) $C l_{2}$
$p - p$ overlapping is produced by the overlapping of the p-orbitals of the atoms. In the case of chlorine molecule, it is produced by the overlapping of the $3 p_{z}$ orbitals of two chlorine atoms.

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