Question

Match the following columns and choose the correct option from the codes given below.

Column I(Representation)		Column II(Type)
A		1	Positive overlap
B		2	Zero overlap
C		3	Negative overlap

• A. $A-(1),B-(2),C-(3)$
• B. $A-(2),B-(1),C-(3)$
• C. $A-(2),B-(3),C-(1)$
• D. $A-(3),B-(1),C-(2)$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The correct match is $A\to 2,B\to 3,C\to 1$

A		Zero overlap (Out of phase due to different orientation or direction of approach)
B		Negative overlap (Orbitals forming bond have different sign and orientation)
C		Positive overlap (Orbitals forming bond have same sign and orientation in space)