Delta Bonds Explained: What, How & Why

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Delta bonds are formed between all four lobes of two d-orbitals, representing a rare type of bond in molecular chemistry. Unlike sigma and pi bonds, which involve s and p orbitals, delta bonds are characterized by their weaker interactions. The discussion highlights the uniqueness of delta bonds and mentions the example of a delta bond in 6dg. Additionally, the conversation raises the possibility of bonds involving f-orbitals, although they are not commonly referenced.

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Hey, could anybody please explain what are delta bonds, how and why are they formed?
 
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You know what sigma bonds are, a bond between two s-orbitals, or between an s-orbital and a p-orbital, etc? And a pi bond is between two p-orbitals, or between two lobes of d-orbitals, right? A delta bond is between all four lobes of two d-orbitals. Fairly rare and not a very strong interaction from what I understand.
 
TRCSF said:
You know what sigma bonds are, a bond between two s-orbitals, or between an s-orbital and a p-orbital, etc? And a pi bond is between two p-orbitals, or between two lobes of d-orbitals, right? A delta bond is between all four lobes of two d-orbitals. Fairly rare and not a very strong interaction from what I understand.

Could you give some examples please? And are their any other sort of bonds, other than sigma, pi and delta? If so, could you explain them too, please?
 
Neha Sanghvi said:
Could you give some examples please? And are their any other sort of bonds, other than sigma, pi and delta? If so, could you explain them too, please?

:smile: Perhaps a type between f-orbitals? :redface:
 
bomba923 said:
:smile: Perhaps a type between f-orbitals? :redface:

Hey, I was just asking a question as we have bonds involving s, p and d orbitals, so why not f orbitals? And please, could you give me some delta bonds examples?
 
The only example of a delta bond that comes to mind is 6d(delta symbol)g.
 
I found this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadruple_bond"
 
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