- $2 p_{x}$ atomic orbital undergoes linear combination with

• A

  $2 p_{y}$ orbital
• Correct answer
  B

  $2 p_{x}$ orbital
• C

  Both $2 p_{y}$ and $2 p_{z}$ orbitals
• D

  $2 p_{z}$ orbital

Solution

$2 p_{x}$ atomic orbital undergoes linear combination with $2 p_{x}$-orbital.

For linear combination, the combining orbitals should have same energy and same orientation of overlapping of $p_{x}$-orbital.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.