Which molecular geometry results when maximizing bonding orbital overlap?

💡 Explanation

A linear geometry maximizes overlap because hybrid orbital construction leads to a collinear arrangement, thereby concentrating electron density directly between the bonded nuclei, rather than other geometries with competing non-bonding factors.

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