Which one of the following statements regarding molecular orbitals for diatomic

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Which one of the following statements regarding molecular orbitals for diatomic molecules is not correct? sigma orbitals are symmetric with respect to rotation around the internuclear axis; pi orbitals do not have this symmetry. 2p atomic orbitals only form, pi and, pi* molecular orbitals. An atomic orbital on one atom combines with an atomic orbital on the other atom to form two molecular orbitals. 2s atomic orbitals only form sigma and sigma* atomic orbitals. A bonding molecular orbital describes the build-up of negatively charged electrons between the nuclei.

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3. c . One atomic orbital combines with other atomic orbital to form ONE molecular orbital.

sigma bond is symmetrical but pi is not.

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