AIPMT PRELIMS2001Chemistry-Chemical Bonding
AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Main axis of a diatomic molecule is z, molecular orbital pₓ and pᵧ overlaps to form, which of the following orbital :
A
π molecular orbital
B
σ molecular orbital
C
δ molecular orbital
D
No bond will form
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The lateral overlap of pₓ and pᵧ orbitals forms a π bond, which is characteristic of π molecular orbitals.
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