Question

A chlorine atom has the electron configuration of (Ne)3s^2 3p^5.
according to the Valence bond theory, the covalent bond in a molecule of chlorine forma from
A. a 3p orbital from one chlorine atom only.
B. a hybrid of 3p orbitals and 2p orbitals.
C. the overlap of two 3p orbitals, one from each chlorine atom.
D. a hybrid between a 3s orbital and a 3p orbital.
E. the overlap of two 3s orbitals, one from each chlorine atom​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) the overlap of two 3p orbits,one from each chlorine atom.