GEO 2024Q35
Q: Which one of the following conditions is not correct for the combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals?
(a)The combining atomic orbitals must have same or nearly the same energy.
(b)The combining atomic orbitals must show lateral overlap with each other.
(c)The combining atomic orbitals must have the same symmetry about the molecular axis.
(d)The combining atomic orbitals must overlap to the maximum extent.
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