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Question

$2p_x$ atomic orbital undergoes linear combination with

$2p_y$ orbital

$2p_x$ orbital

both $2p_y$ and $2p_z$ orbitals

$2p_z$ orbital.

Answer

$2p_x$ orbital

Explanation

Solution

The combining atomic orbitals must have proper orientation so that they are able to overlap to a considerable extent. Hence, $2p_x$ orbital cannot combine with $2p_y$ or $2p_z$

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