The Wave Functions of Some Molecules Are a Combination of Wave

question 46

Multiple Choice

The wave functions of some molecules are a combination of wave functions with different values of the orbital quantum number . The wave function of PF₅ combines s, p and d states in an sp³d hybrid orbital. We would expect such an overlap of wave functions in individual molecules to represent

• A) ionic bonding
• B) metallic bonding.
• C) covalent bonding.
• D) Van der Waal's bonding.
• E) hydrogen bonding.

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