General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 10 - Molecular Geometry and Chemical Bonding Theory - Questions and Problems - Page 420: 10.15

Answer

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Work Step by Step

We know that a $\sigma$ orbital is formed when 1s orbital of H atom overlap with 2p orbital of F atom. Thus, H--F orbital is formed.
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