-Which of these molecules is most likely to contain good π overlap of p orbitals,as shown in figure (a) ,rather than poor π overlap of p orbitals,as shown in figure (b) ?

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-Which of these molecules is most likely to contain good π overlap of p orbitals,as shown in figure (a),rather than poor π overlap of p orbitals,as shown in figure (b)? A)Cl₂ B)O₂ C)P₄ D)S₈

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Good π overlap of p orbitals is most likely in molecules where the p orbitals are able to align properly. In the case of oxygen (O), with its smaller size compared to sulfur (S) and phosphorus (P), and its higher electronegativity, it is more likely to form stronger π bonds due to better overlap of p orbitals. The options provided seem to be encoded in a specific format, but based on chemical principles, oxygen is the best candidate for good π overlap.

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