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1. The side-by-side overlap of p orbitals produces what kind of bond?

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a pi bond... hope this helps!!!!!
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Answer:

A pi (π) bond.

Step-by-step explanation:

p orbitals are spheric, thus, they have only one way to overlap and they can only form sigma bonds. However, p orbitals (lobed shape) can overlap in two ways:

  • If two p orbitals overlap end-to-end, they form a sigma bond.
  • If two p orbitals overlap side-by-side, they form a pi bond.
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