Question

examine the following valence bond representation of a bond: which of the following describes this bond? results from the end to end overlap of p orbitals found in a double or triple bond results for the overlap of an s and sp, sp², or sp³ hybrid sigma bond

Explanation:

• The bond shown is a pi bond. Pi bonds are found in double or triple bonds.
• A sigma bond results from end - to - end overlap (so the first and fourth options are incorrect for this bond).
• The overlap of an s and \(sp\), \(sp^{2}\), or \(sp^{3}\) hybrid forms a sigma bond (so the third option is incorrect).

Answer:

Found in a double or triple bond