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. $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$ and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}$ B. 2 s and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}$ C. $3…

Question

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. $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$ and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}$
B. 2 s and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}$
C. $3 \mathrm{~d}_{\mathrm{xy}}$ and $3 \mathrm{~d}_{\mathrm{x}^2-y^2}$
D. 2 s and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$
E. $2 p_z$ and $3 d_x{ }^2-y^2$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following linear combination of atomic orbitals will lead to formation of molecular orbitals in…