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which of the following statements are true and which are false? a sigma molecular orbital may not have a single lobe of electron density. not result from two atomic p orbitals. result from overlap of two sp2 orbitals. result from an atomic p orbital and a sp2 orbital. be bonding or antibonding.

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From those following statements, the correct answers are stated as follows.

A sigma molecular orbital may:

  • “Not have a single lobe of electron density.” --> True
  • “Not result from two atomic p orbitals.” --> True
  • ”Result from the overlap of two sp2 orbitals.” --> False
  • “Result from an atomic p orbital and a sp2 orbital.” --> False
  • “Be bonding or antibonding.” --> False

What is a sigma bond?

Sigma bond is the strongest covalent bond that is formed by an overlap of atomic orbitals along the internuclear axis. Sigma bond could be formed via:

  • s-s orbital overlapping
  • s-p orbital overlapping
  • p-p orbital overlapping.

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