Q.

Which of the following is the condition for the combination of atomic orbital to form molecular orbital?

(a) Combining atomic orbitals must have the same or nearly the same energy.
(b) Combining atomic orbitals must have the same symmetry about the molecular axis.
(c) Combining atomic orbitals must overlap to the maximum extent.
(d) All of the above

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a

Combining atomic orbitals must have the same or nearly the same energy.

b

Combining atomic orbitals must have the same symmetry about the molecular axis.

c

Combining atomic orbitals must overlap to the maximum extent.

d

All of the above

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Following are the numerous prerequisites for atomic orbital combinations: <br> The atomic orbital that combine must have roughly the same energy. (ii) The atomic orbital that combine must have the same symmetry around the molecule axis.

Hence, the option D is correct.

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