The Wave Functions of Some Molecules Are a Combination of Wave

question 19

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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