Q.

Consider the following statements.
I. In F2 molecule F-Fσ-bond is formed by axial overlapping of two p-orbitals.

Il. In O2 molecule one σ-bond is formed by axial overlap of p-orbitals and one π-bond is formed by lateral overlap of p-orbitals.
III. In N2 molecule one σ and two π-bonds, i.e. all the three bonds ate formed by lateral overlap of p-orbitals.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

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a

All of these

b

only II

c

Only III

d

Only I

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The correct III statement is, in N2 molecule one σ-bond is formed by axial overlapping of p-orbitals and 2π bonds are formed by lateral overlapping of p-orbitals. Rest all the statements are correct.

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