Which of the following statements are correct regarding the conditions for the combination of atomic orbitals?

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The combining atomic orbitals must have the same or nearly the same energy

The combining atomic orbitals must have the same symmetry about the molecular axis

The combining atomic orbitals must overlap to the maximum extent

Atomic orbitals having same or nearly the same energy will not combine if they do not have the same symmetry

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Conditions for the combination of atomic orbitals(i) The combining atomic orbitals must have the same or nearly the same energy.(ii) The combining atomic orbitals must have the same symmetry about the molecular axis.(iii) Atomic orbitals having same or nearly the same energy will not combine if they do not have the same syrmmetry.(1v) The combining atomic orbitals must overlap to the maximum extent.

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