According to orbital overlap concept, which of the following is not correct?

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The atomic orbitals with unpaired electron of opposite spins overlap partially but to the maximum extent

Pairing of electrons in valence shell takes place

Higher the overlapping of atomic orbitals of bonding atoms, stronger is the bond

p-p overlap always results in formation of a sigma bond

answer is D.

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p - p overlap may result either in a sigma bond or a pi bond.

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