While studying σ-bonds, I saw that only s–s, s–p and p–p orbital overlaps are being taught. But are there more such cases possible? Because apart from s and p, there are also d and f orbitals.
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3$\begingroup$ Yes they exist, but you won’t see them for a while, at least until you start doing transition metal chemistry (the proper MO description, not crystal field theory). $\endgroup$ – orthocresol♦ Dec 25 '20 at 13:25
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