Question

What type of bond and type of overlapping present in \(\text{N}_2\) molecule ?

• A. Single bond and s\(-\)s overlap
• B. Double bond and s\(-\)p overlap
• C. Triple bond and p\(-\)p overlap
• D. Double bond and p\(-\)p overlap

Hint:

N2 has a triple bond: one sigma from p-p axial overlap and two pi bonds from sidewise p-p overlap.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Count electrons
Each N atom has 5 valence electrons. To reach 8, each needs 3 more, so three pairs are shared.

Step 2: Assign overlap
The three half-filled p orbitals on one atom pair with the three on the other: one pair along the axis (sigma) and two pairs sideways (pi).

Step 3: Conclusion
So the bond is a triple bond with p-p overlap. Single and double bond options undercount the shared pairs, so (A), (B), (D) are out.

Final Answer:
Option (C). \[ \boxed{\text{Triple bond, p-p overlap}} \]