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.

Question

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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The combination of wave functions with different orbital quantum numbers in the hybrid orbital of PF5 is an example of covalent bonding. Covalent bonding involves the overlapping of atomic orbitals to form hybrid orbitals, which then form bonds between atoms in a molecule. The hybridization of orbitals in PF5 results in the formation of five equivalent intermediate hybrid orbitals that are used for bonding with other molecules.

The Wave Functions of Some Molecules Are a Combination of Wave