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Why are molecular orbitals obtained from 2p x and 2p y orbitals not symmetrical around the bond axis?

Options

  1. ADue to the presence of positive lobes above and positive lobes below the molecular plane.
  2. BDue to the presence of negative lobes above and negative lobes below the molecular plane.
  3. CDue to the presence of positive lobes above and negative lobes below the molecular plane.
  4. DDue to the presence of negative lobes above and positive lobes below the molecular plane.

Correct answer

C. Due to the presence of positive lobes above and negative lobes below the molecular plane.

Step-by-step solution

Molecular orbitals obtained from 2p x and 2p y orbitals are not symmetrical around the bond axis because of the presence of positive lobes above and negative lobes below the molecular plane.

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