Answer to Question #154947 in General Chemistry for Christy

Question

How many bonds form when an electrons in two adjacent atoms form overlapping orbitals

Answer 1

The overlap of atomic orbitals along the line connecting the nuclei of atoms leads to the formation of σ-bonds.

With additional overlap of atomic orbitals perpendicular to the bond line, π bonds are formed.

single (σ) Triple (σ + π + π)

F−F

Double (σ +π)

O=O

Triple (σ + π + π)

N≡N