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The strengths of bond formed by overlapping of atomic orbitals are in the order :

Option: 1

s-s > s-p > p-p


Option: 2

s-s < p-p < s-p


Option: 3

s-p < s-s < p-p


Option: 4

p-p < s-s < s-p


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As we learn

Valence bond theory ( VBT ) -

Greater the extent of overlap, stronger is the bond formed. 

s-Orbitals can have greater overlap and as a result, stronger bonds are formed when they are involved in bond formation

Hence, the correct option is (1)

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