The conditions for the combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals are…

Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSEChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

The conditions for the combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals are stated below. Mark the incorrect condition mentioned here.
  1. The combining atomic orbitals must have nearly same energy.
  2. The combining atomic orbitals must overlap to maximum extent.
  3. Combining atomic orbitals must have same symmetry about the molecular axis.
  4. Pi (p) molecular orbitals are symmetrical around the bond axis.

Answer

(D) Pi ( p ) molecular orbitals are symmetrical around the bond axis.

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