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Pi bonds are formed by
A
side to side overlap of s orbitals
B
end to end overlap of s orbitals
C
side to side overlap of p orbitals
D
end to end overlap of p orbitals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: - bonds are formed by the sideways or lateral overlapping of p orbitals. Whereas, bonds are formed by axial (or end to end) overlapping of atomic orbitals. In the below diagram, lateral overlapping of bonds is explained.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pi bonds are formed by the sidewise positive (same phase) overlap of atomic orbitals along a direction perpendicular to the internuclear axis. During the formation of bonds, the axes of the atomic orbitals are parallel to each other whereas the overlapping is perpendicular to the internuclear axis.

Detailed explanation-3: -A pi bond ( bond) is a type of covalent bond that results from the side-by-side overlap of two p orbitals, as illustrated in Figure 5.2. 4. In a bond, the regions of orbital overlap lie on opposite sides of the internuclear axis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lateral overlapping of p-p orbitals forms a bond.

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