Overlap in the atomic orbitals shown below will result in what type of bonding molecular orbital? 1.0 2.0* 3. T 4. T 5. These orbitals cannot combine to form a bonding MO.

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**Understanding Bonding Molecular Orbitals**

**Question:**
*Overlap in the atomic orbitals shown below will result in what type of bonding molecular orbital?*

(There is a diagram showing two atomic orbitals. Each orbital has two lobes: one lobe is colored blue and the other lobe is colored red. The blue lobes point towards each other, and the red lobes point away from each other.)

**Options:**
1. σ
2. σ*
3. π*
4. π
5. These orbitals cannot combine to form a bonding MO.

**Explanation of the Diagram:**
The diagram shows two atomic orbitals, each with two lobes. The lobes are colored, with one lobe being blue and the other being red. The blue lobes are adjacent to each other, suggesting an overlap.

**Explanation:**
- **σ (sigma) bonds:** Formed by the head-on (axial) overlap of atomic orbitals. 
- **σ* (sigma star) bonds:** Are the antibonding counterparts of sigma bonds.
- **π (pi) bonds:** Formed by the side-by-side overlap of p orbitals.
- **π* (pi star) bonds:** Are the antibonding counterparts of pi bonds.

Considering the presented diagram, it seems to indicate the potential bonding interaction by the depicted overlap of the atomic orbitals.

*Answer:* 
To choose the correct option, we must understand the type of orbitals shown and their orientation. The correct bond formed by this overlap, considering it to be a side-by-side overlap of p orbitals (given the lobe structure), is a π bond (option 4). 

Thus, the answer is **4. π**.
Transcribed Image Text:**Understanding Bonding Molecular Orbitals** **Question:** *Overlap in the atomic orbitals shown below will result in what type of bonding molecular orbital?* (There is a diagram showing two atomic orbitals. Each orbital has two lobes: one lobe is colored blue and the other lobe is colored red. The blue lobes point towards each other, and the red lobes point away from each other.) **Options:** 1. σ 2. σ* 3. π* 4. π 5. These orbitals cannot combine to form a bonding MO. **Explanation of the Diagram:** The diagram shows two atomic orbitals, each with two lobes. The lobes are colored, with one lobe being blue and the other being red. The blue lobes are adjacent to each other, suggesting an overlap. **Explanation:** - **σ (sigma) bonds:** Formed by the head-on (axial) overlap of atomic orbitals. - **σ* (sigma star) bonds:** Are the antibonding counterparts of sigma bonds. - **π (pi) bonds:** Formed by the side-by-side overlap of p orbitals. - **π* (pi star) bonds:** Are the antibonding counterparts of pi bonds. Considering the presented diagram, it seems to indicate the potential bonding interaction by the depicted overlap of the atomic orbitals. *Answer:* To choose the correct option, we must understand the type of orbitals shown and their orientation. The correct bond formed by this overlap, considering it to be a side-by-side overlap of p orbitals (given the lobe structure), is a π bond (option 4). Thus, the answer is **4. π**.
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