A-LevelChemistryChemical bonding9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q51 Mark

The bonding between two atoms of nitrogen in an N2 molecule involves the hybridisation of atomic orbitals to form sp orbitals. Which row is correct?

Aan sp orbital from one atom overlaps with an sp orbital of the other atom; p

Ban sp orbital from one atom overlaps with an sp orbital of the other atom; sp

Can s orbital from one atom overlaps with a p orbital of the other atom; p

Dan s orbital from one atom overlaps with a p orbital of the other atom; sp

✓ Correct answer

B: an sp orbital from one atom overlaps with an sp orbital of the other atom; sp

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Topic: Chemical bonding, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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