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What is the term for the condition where orbitals have the same sign (phase) and orientation in space?

Options

  1. ANegative overlap
  2. BZero overlap
  3. CPositive overlap
  4. DBond polarity

Correct answer

C. Positive overlap

Step-by-step solution

The condition where orbitals have the same sign (phase) and orientation in space as "positive overlap."

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