Q.

Statement I ;  p-orbital cannot form a sigma bond

Statement II ; πp-p overlap is stronger than σs-s overlap

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a

Statements I and II are correct

b

Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

c

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

d

Statements I and II are incorrect

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Statement I ;  p-orbital can form sigma bond or a pi bond. In F2 molecule the overlap is σp-p.

Statement II ; πp-p overlap is weaker than σs-s overlap. A pi bond is weaker than a sigma bond.

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