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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

The direction of the C ‐ H bond cannot be ascertained because

A
the 2 s orbital of carbon and the l s orbital of H are spherically symmetrical and they can overlap in any direction.
B
the ls orbital of carbon and the 2 s orbital of H are spherically symmetrical and they can overlap in any direction.
C
the l s orbital of carbon and the ls orbital of H are spherically symmetrical and they can overlap in any direction.
D
the 2 s orbital of carbon and the 2 s orbital of H are spherically symmetrical and they can overlap in any direction.

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The direction of the C - H bond cannot be ascertained because the 2 s orbital of carbon and the l s orbital of H are spherically symmetrical and they can overlap in any direction.

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