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Question
What is a pi - bond?
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Solution
When two atomic orbitals overlap sideways, the resultant covalent bond is called a pi (π) bond. When we consider x-axis as the molecular axis, the py – py and pz – pz overlaps will result in the formation of a π – bond.
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