Q.

2pz orbital of one atom can overlap with 2pz orbital of other atom but not with the 2px or 2py orbitals. Because

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a

the synrmetry of px,py and pz is same

b

the pz orbital cannot overlap with px or py orbrtal due to their different symmetries

c

they possesses same energy that is why pz correct overlap with px or py orbital

d

the energy of px,py and pz is different

answer is D.

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The pz orbital cannot overlap with px or py orbital due to their different symmetries.

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