The wave functions of some molecules are a combination of wave functions with different values of the orbital quantum number . The wave function of PF₅ combines s, p and d states in an sp³d hybrid orbital. We would expect such an overlap of wave functions in individual molecules to represent A) ionic bonding B) metallic bonding. C) covalent bonding. D) Van der Waal's bonding. E) hydrogen bonding.

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The combination of wave functions with different values of the orbital quantum number in a molecule typically represents covalent bonding, as the sharing of electrons between atoms typically involves the overlap of atomic orbitals. Ionic bonding typically involves the transfer of electrons between atoms, and metallic bonding involves the delocalization of electrons throughout a metallic lattice. Van der Waal's bonding is a type of attraction between molecules that arises from temporary dipoles, and hydrogen bonding is a specific type of dipole-dipole attraction between molecules that contain hydrogen bonded to a strongly electronegative atom.

The Wave Functions of Some Molecules Are a Combination of Wave