Describe a sigma bond.
A) side by side overlap of p orbitals
B) end to end overlap of p orbitals
C) s orbital overlapping with the side of a p orbital
D) overlap of two f orbitals
E) p orbital overlapping with a d orbital

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A sigma bond is formed by the end-to-end overlap of atomic orbitals along the bonding axis. P orbitals can form sigma bonds by overlapping along the axis between the two nuclei.

Describe a Sigma Bond