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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What is a pi (π) bond?
Options
A A covalent bond formed when two orbitals overlap sideways, with electron density above and below the sigma bond
Correct Answer
B A bond formed by end-to-end orbital overlap
C A bond that always occurs before sigma bond formation
D An ionic bond between metals and nonmetals
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A pi (π) bond is a covalent bond formed when two atomic orbitals overlap sideways. The electron density in a pi bond is concentrated above and below the internuclear axis, and pi bonds typically occur in conjunction with sigma bonds in double and triple bonds.

Hint

Pi bonds involve sideways orbital overlap, creating electron density above and below the bond axis.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1613 of 1872
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