MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1779

During a lecture on orbital overlap, a professor discusses bond strengths. Which type of bond is characterized by maximum electron density between nuclei?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1779

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During a lecture on orbital overlap, a professor discusses bond strengths. Which type of bond is characterized by maximum electron density between nuclei?

    • A) Sigma bond
    • B) Pi bond
    • C) Hydrogen bond
    • D) London force

    Answer: Sigma bond

    Explanation: Sigma bonds are stronger than pi bonds because of head-on overlap; Pi bonds are tempting but involve weaker sideway orbital overlap.