Question

Indicate the wrong statement according to Valence bond theory:

Options

• A sigma bond is stronger then π - bond

• p-orbitals always have only sidewise overlapping

• s-orbitals never form π - bonds

• There can be only one sigma bond between two atoms

Answer 1

p-orbitals always have only sidewise overlapping

Explanation:

σ Bonds are created by axial overlap.

The axial and side ways of the p-orbital overlap.