True or False. Two p orbitals can overlap to form a σ bond.

12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

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ANSWERS OPTIONS

True. Two p orbitals can form a sigma bond due to end-to-end overlap

False. Two p orbitals cannot form a sigma bond due to side-to-side overlap

True. Two p orbitals can form a sigma bond due to side-to-side overlap

False. Two p orbitals cannot form a sigma bond due to end-to-end overlap