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Why are pi-bonds formed in a molecule ? Can d-orbitals also form pi-bonds ?

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If octet of atoms is not complete after `sigma-` bond formation then atoms can form `pi-` bonds. D-orbital can form `pi-`bonds by overlapping with p-orbitals an in the case of `SO_(2).`
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