The correct order of the extent of overlapping is:

  • A
    $1s-1s < 2s-2s < 2s-2p$
  • B
    $2p-2p \text{ (axial)} < 2p-2p \text{ (collateral)}$
  • C
    $1s-1s > 2p-2p \text{ (axial)} > 2s-2p > 2s-2s$
  • D
    $1s-1s > 2s-2p > 2s-2s > 2p-2p \text{ (axial)}$

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