In the molecular orbital theory, which orbitals combine to form sigma bonds?

Practice Questions

Q1
In the molecular orbital theory, which orbitals combine to form sigma bonds?
  1. s and p orbitals
  2. p and d orbitals
  3. s orbitals only
  4. p orbitals only

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In the molecular orbital theory, which orbitals combine to form sigma bonds?
  • Step 1: Understand what a sigma bond is. A sigma bond is a type of chemical bond that is formed when two atomic orbitals overlap.
  • Step 2: Identify the types of orbitals involved in sigma bonds. The orbitals that can combine to form sigma bonds are s orbitals and p orbitals.
  • Step 3: Learn about the overlap. Sigma bonds are created by the head-on (or end-to-end) overlap of these orbitals.
  • Step 4: Remember that two s orbitals can also overlap to form a sigma bond.
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