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    What is the Difference between sigma and pi molecular orbital?

    mukesh.singh 28th Mar, 2023
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    mukesh.singh 28th Mar, 2023

    Sigma molecular orbitals are created when atomic orbitals overlap along the line connecting the two nuclei, whereas pi molecular orbitals are created when they do so laterally.

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