Q.

Assertion (A): σ   bond is formed by the axial overlap of the two orbitals.

Reason (R) :  π  bond is formed by the lateral overlap of two orbitals.

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a

Both A and R  are true and R is not correct explanation of A

b

A is incorrect and R is correct

c

Both A and R  are true and R is the correct explanation of A

 

d

A is correct and R is incorrect

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

“A covalent bond is formed by the end on end overlapping (axial overlapping) of half filled orbitals of two atoms along with their inter nuclear axis is called σ - bond”.

“A covalent bond is formed by side wise overlapping or lateral overlapping of two p-orbitals with half filled or one p and one d orbital with half filled of two atoms is called a πbond .  The πbond forms  always after the σbond is formed.

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