Which Statement Regarding A $\sigma$ Bond Between Two Carbon Atoms Linked by a Single Bond

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding a $\sigma$ bond between two carbon atoms linked by a single bond is NOT correct?

• A)The region of electron density lies along the bond axis connecting the nuclei of the two atoms.
• B)The bond can be described by the overlap of sp hybrid orbitals from each atom.
• C)The bond can be described by the overlap of sp² hybrid orbitals from each atom.
• D)The bond can be described by the overlap of sp³d hybrid orbitals from each atom.
• E)The bond can be described by the overlap of an sp² hybrid orbital from one atom with an sp³ hybrid orbital from the other atom.

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