JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
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 answer from the options given below.
Answer: (D)
Solution
Linear combination of atomic orbitals takes place when the orbitals have the same (comparable) energy,
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