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What are the important conditions required for the linear combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals?

Options

  1. AThe atomic orbitals must have the same shape and orientation.
  2. BThe atomic orbitals must have different shapes and orientations.
  3. CThe atomic orbitals must have similar energies and overlap effectively.
  4. DThe atomic orbitals must have opposite spin orientations.

Correct answer

C. The atomic orbitals must have similar energies and overlap effectively.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) The atomic orbitals must have similar energies and overlap effectively.

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