Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory

NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

Which type of molecular orbital is formed from the linear combination of 2p z orbitals of two atoms?

A

σ2p z

B

π2p x

C

π*2p z

D

σ*2p x

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The combination of 2p z orbitals leads to the formation of two sigma molecular orbitals designated as σ2p z and σ*2p z, as stated in the NCERT context.

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