15. A z bond is the result of the overlap of two s orbitals. overlap of an s orbital and a p orbital. overlap of two p orbitals along their axes. sideways overlap of two parallel p orbitals. e) sideways overlap of two s orbitals. d) a) b) c) 16. Which of the following statements is true? a) Az bond is twice as strong as a single bond. A bond has cylindrical symmetry about the bonding axis. A double bond consists of a z bond and a o bond. b) c) A bond results from the sideways overlap of hybridized orbitals. A bond is twice as strong as a o bond. AGE