How is the fluorine molecule formed by p-p orbitals (end-to-end overlap) expalin with diagram and theory - Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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How is the fluorine molecule formed by p-p orbitals (end-to-end
overlap) ?expalin with diagram and theory

Pankaj Singh · Accepted Answer

Electronic configuration of F is ${1 s}^{2} {2 s}^{2} {2 p}^{5}$ 2p orbital of F is just one short of its maximum number of 6 electrons The 2p orbitals of 2 F atoms share 1 electrons and p-p overlap take place to form the F2 molecule

How is the fluorine molecule formed by p-p orbitals (end-to-end overlap) ?expalin with diagram and theory.