Question

25 multiple choice 2 points what kind of molecular orbital results when the two atomic orbitals shown below interact in the manner indicate image of two atomic orbitals options: π, π, σ, σ previous

Explanation:

The atomic orbitals shown are p - orbitals (with the typical "dumbbell" shape) overlapping side - by - side. When two p - orbitals overlap side - by - side in a constructive (in - phase) manner, a $\pi$ molecular orbital is formed. $\sigma$ orbitals are formed by head - on overlap, and $\pi^*$ and $\sigma^*$ are antibonding orbitals (formed by out - of - phase overlap), which is not the case here.

Answer:

A. $\pi$