Q.

Which of the following linear combination of atomic orbitals will lead to formation of molecular orbitals in homonuclear diatomic molecules [internuclear axis in z-direction]

(A)  2pz and 2px

(B)  2s and 2px

(C)  3dxy and 3dx2-y2

(D)  2s and 2pz

(E)  2pz and 3dx2-y2

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:                                [2025]

1 (A) and (B) only  
2 (E) only  
3 (D) only  
4 (C) and (D) only  

Ans.

(3)