Question

Main axis of a diatomic molecule is $Z$, molecular orbital $p_x$ and $p_y$ overlaps to form, which of the following orbitals?

• A. $\pi$-molecular orbital
• B. $\sigma$-molecular orbital
• C. $\delta$-molecular orbital
• D. No bond will form

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

If the main axis of diatomic molecule is $Z$ axis, then the orbitals $P_x$ and $P_y$ overlap to form $\pi$ bond.