How is a sigma (σ) bond formed?
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Correct answer A. By head-on (end-to-end) overlap of orbitals along the internuclear axis
Explanation
A sigma bond forms by direct, linear overlap of orbitals along the line joining the nuclei, so its electron density is symmetrical about that axis.
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