NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question
Which type of molecular orbital is formed from the linear combination of 2p z orbitals of two atoms?
σ2p z
π2p x
π*2p z
σ*2p x
Correct Answer
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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