Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 291

Question: Which of the following does not apply to metallic bond-

Options:

A) Overlapping valence orbitals

B) Mobile valency electrons

C) Delocalized electrons

D) Highly directed bonds.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • In metallic bonds, each ion is surrounded by equal number of oppositely charged electrons, hence have equal electrostatic attraction from all sides and hence do not have directional characteristics.