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Published on: August 14, 2026
In formation of ethane, the bond formation between s and p- orbitals takes place in the following manner.
A
hybridized orbtials form sigma bond while the unhybridised 
overlaps sidewise to form 
bond.
B
hybridized orbitals form 
bond while the unhybridised 
overlaps to form 
bond.
C
hybridized orbitals overlap with 
orbitals of H atoms while unhybridised orbitals form C – C bond
D
hybridized orbitals form sigma bonds with H atoms while unhybridised orbitals form 
bonds between C atoms.
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A
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