According to valence bond theory,which orbitals overlap in the formation of the bond in Cl₂? A)4p on Cl and 4p on Cl B)3p on Cl and 3p on Cl C)sp on Cl and sp on Cl D)3s on Cl and 3s on Cl E)2p on Cl and 2p on Cl

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Valence bond theory suggests that the bond formation in Cl2 involves the overlap of the outermost p orbitals of each chlorine atom. Since chlorine is in the third period of the periodic table, it uses its 3p orbitals for bonding.

According to Valence Bond Theory,which Orbitals Overlap in the Formation