Q.

Considering x-axis as the internuclear axis, which out of the following will not form a sigma bond?

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a

ls and 2s

b

1s and 1s

c

1s and 2px 

d

2py and 2py

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Will not form a σ-bond. Because on taking x-axis as the internuclear axis, 2py and 2py orbitals overlap sideway (lateral overlapping) resulting in the formation of a π-bond.

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