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Which a stronger overlap 1s-2s or 1s-2p in methane?

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asked Oct 28, 2017 in Chemistry by HariOm Vaja (2,713 points) ● 4 ● 30 ● 136

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answered Oct 29, 2017 by Annu Priya (18,055 points) ● 24 ● 45 ● 83

1s-2p is stronger overlap in methane

commented Oct 29, 2017 by HariOm Vaja (2,713 points) ● 4 ● 30 ● 136
How is it 1s-2p rather than 1s-2s which probably should do more overlapping?
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answered Oct 29, 2017 by anukriti (13,536 points) ● 5 ● 10 ● 19

s-p bond will be stronger because, the p electron density can get comparatively closer to each nucleus, forming a stronger bond

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