Q.

Consider the following statements.
I. s-s axial overlapping results the formation of σ-bonds.
II. s-p sidewise overlapping results the formation of π-bond.
III. p-p sidewise overlapping results the formation of π-bond.
IV. p-p axial overlapping results the formation of σ-bond.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

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a

I and II

b

Only II

c

II and III

d

II and IV

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The corrected second statement is s-p sidewise overlap does not result the formation of π-bond. It is considered as zero overlap. Rest of the statements are correct,

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