Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 17
Question 17 - 2024 (31 Jan Shift 1)
The linear combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals takes place only when the combining atomic orbitals
A. have the same energy
B. have the minimum overlap
C. have same symmetry about the molecular axis
D. have different symmetry about the molecular axis
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:
(1) A, B, C only
(2) A and C only
(3) B, C, D only
(4) B and D only
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Answer (2)
Solution
*Molecular orbital should have maximum overlap
*Symmetry about the molecular axis should be similar
