NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How many molecular orbitals are formed from the combination of 2s and 2p atomic orbitals on two atoms?
Options
- AFour molecular orbitals
- BSix molecular orbitals
- CEight molecular orbitals
- DTen molecular orbitals
Correct answer
C. Eight molecular orbitals
Step-by-step solution
The combination of 2s and 2p atomic orbitals on two atoms gives rise to eight molecular orbitals.