Question

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT according to valence bond theory?
1/ The overlap between an s orbital and a p orbital is called a pi-bond.
2/ The overlap of two s orbitals in H2 is called a sigma bond.
3/ HF is formed from the overlap of a hydrogen 1s orbital with a fluorine 2p orbital.
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.3 only
D.2 and 3
E.1, 2, and 3

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