2px atomic orbital undergoes linear combination with

Question

2px atomic orbital undergoes linear combination with (A) 2py orbital (B) 2px orbital (C) both 2py and 2pz orbitals (D) 2pz orbital.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

The combining atomic orbitals must have proper orientation so that they are able to overlap to a considerable extent. Hence, 2px orbital cannot combine with 2py or 2pz

Q. $2 p_{x}$ atomic orbital undergoes linear combination with

$2 p_{y}$ orbital

$2 p_{x}$ orbital

both $2 p_{y}$ and $2 p_{z}$ orbitals

$2 p_{z}$ orbital.

The combining atomic orbitals must have proper orientation so that they are able to overlap to a considerable extent. Hence, $2 p_{x}$ orbital cannot combine with $2 p_{y}$ or $2 p_{z}$

Q. 2px​ atomic orbital undergoes linear combination with

2py​ orbital

2px​ orbital

both 2py​ and 2pz​ orbitals

2pz​ orbital.