Oxygen molecule is formed by

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Overlaping- Sigma and Pi - Bonds Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

One axial s-s overlap and one p-p axial overlap

Two p-p axial overlaps

two p-p sidewise overlaps

One p-p axial and one p-p sidewise overlap.

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Configuration of O atom

Configuration of O molecule

and of O = O is formed by axial overlapping of p – p orbital while bond is formed by sidewise overlapping of p – p orbital.

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