Which Atomic Orbitals Overlap to Form the Carbon-Carbon σ and π

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which atomic orbitals overlap to form the carbon-carbon σ and π bonding molecular orbitals of ethene, H₂C=CH₂?

• A) C2sp³ + C2sp³, and C2p + C2p
• B) C2sp² + C2sp², and C2sp² + C2sp²
• C) C2sp² + C2sp², and C2p + C2p
• D) C2sp³ + C2sp³, and C2sp² + C2sp²

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