Which Statement Below Regarding Molecular Orbitals for Diatomic Molecules Is $\pi$

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding molecular orbitals for diatomic molecules is FALSE?

• A)An atomic orbital on one atom combines with an atomic orbital on the other atom to form two molecular orbitals.
• B)2p atomic orbitals form only \(\pi\) and \(\pi\)* molecular orbitals.
• C)2s atomic orbitals form only \(\sigma\) and \(\sigma\)* atomic orbitals.
• D)(\(\sigma\) orbitals are symmetric with respect to rotation around the internuclear axis; \(\pi\) orbitals do not have this symmetry.
• E)A bonding molecular orbital describes the buildup of negatively charged electrons between the nuclei.

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