Engineering
Chemistry
VSEPR Theory
Hybridisation
Bond Length and Bond Angle Comparison
Question

Which combination of orbitals will form p-bond, if internuclear axis is x-axis?

dx2y2+dx2y2

px + px

dxy + dxy

dyz + dyz 

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Solution
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Pi (π) bonds form by sidewise overlap of atomic orbitals perpendicular to the internuclear axis (x-axis here). For a π-bond, the orbitals must have a nodal plane containing the x-axis.

Let's evaluate the options:

  • dx2-y2+dx2-y2: Overlap along axis → σ-bond.
  • px+px: Overlap along axis → σ-bond.
  • dxy+dxy: Lobe direction not perpendicular to x-axis.
  • dyz+dyz: Lobes are perpendicular to x-axis, allowing sidewise overlap for π-bond formation.

Final Answer: dyz + dyz