Question

what type of orbital does the overlap of the two p orbitals shown below correspond to? select the single best answer.

Explanation:

When two p - orbitals overlap side - on, they form a pi ($\pi$) bond. In the given image, the p - orbitals are overlapping side - on. A sigma ($\sigma$) bond is formed by head - on overlap. $\sigma^{*}$ and $\pi^{*}$ are antibonding orbitals which are not relevant here as the question is about bonding orbitals formed by overlap.

Answer:

$\pi$