Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Main axis of a diatomic molecule is z, molecular orbital px and py overlaps to form, which of the following orbital
A
π molecular orbtial
B
σ molecular orbital
C
δ molecular orbtial
D
No bond will form
Answer
π molecular orbtial
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A): π molecular orbtial. When the primary axis of a diatomic molecule aligns with the Z axis, the overlap of P x and P y orbitals occurs to create a π bond.