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What is the primary result of the overlap between the sp hybridised orbitals and the 2p-orbitals of chlorine?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A Formation of pi bonds
  • B Formation of sigma bonds
  • C Formation of nonpolar bonds
  • D Formation of unstable compounds
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Formation of sigma bonds
The overlap between the sp hybridised orbitals and the 2p-orbitals of chlorine results in the formation of two Be-Cl sigma bonds

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