What two atomic orbitals or hybrid atomic orbitals overlap to form the C-C π bond in ethylene? A) C sp³ + C sp³ B) C sp³ + C sp² C) C sp² + C sp² D) C sp² + C p E) C p + C p

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The π bond in ethylene is formed by the sideways overlap of p orbitals from each carbon atom, which are not hybridized. This is represented by option E, where "C p + C p" indicates the overlap of p orbitals from two carbon atoms.

What Two Atomic Orbitals or Hybrid Atomic Orbitals Overlap to Form