OPT will expire on 7/14/2014 ,can I work between 7/14 to 10/1 if approved

My OPT will expire on 7/14/2014.if my H1b get approved by 10/1/2014,can I work during 7/15/2014 to 10/1/2014?

My OPT will expire on 7/14/2014.if my H1b get approved by 10/1/2014,can I work during 7/15/2014 to 10/1/2014?

Yes, you can work on the basis of cap-gap. This is possible if H-1 is selected in the lottery and is filed w/ COS effective from Oct 1.