Which overlap results in the formation of the strongest bond?

  • A
    $s-s$
  • B
    $p-p$ (axial)
  • C
    $s-p$
  • D
    $p-p$ (sidewise)

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In a diatomic molecule,the internuclear axis is $Z$. Which of the following bonds will be formed by the overlap of $P_x$ and $P_y$ orbitals?

Match the orbital overlap figures shown in List-$I$ with the description given in List-$II$ and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List-$I$:
$P$. Two $d$-orbitals overlapping axially with same phase.
$Q$. $A$ $p$-orbital and a $d$-orbital overlapping laterally with same phase.
$R$. $A$ $p$-orbital and a $d$-orbital overlapping laterally with opposite phase.
$S$. Two $d$-orbitals overlapping axially with opposite phase.
List-$II$:
$1$. $p-d$ $\pi$ antibonding
$2$. $d-d$ $\sigma$ bonding
$3$. $p-d$ $\pi$ bonding
$4$. $d-d$ $\sigma$ antibonding
Codes: $P \quad Q \quad R \quad S$

Which of the following combinations forms the strongest bond by head-on overlapping?

Calculate the ratio of $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds for the following compounds and determine the correct order:
$A$: Tetracyanomethane $(C(CN)_4)$
$B$: Carbon dioxide $(CO_2)$
$C$: Benzene $(C_6H_6)$
$D$: $1, 3$-Butadiene $(CH_2=CH-CH=CH_2)$

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Which of the following represents the most effective overlapping?

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