Chapter 10, Problem 10C.4BE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The irreducible representation spanned by the combinations ${\text{p}}_y\left(\text{A}\right)+{\text{p}}_y\left(\text{B}\right)$ and ${\text{p}}_y\left(\text{A}\right)-{\text{p}}_y\left(\text{B}\right)$ of the two $\text{F}$ atoms in the ${\text{OF}}_2$ molecule has to be stated.  Whether in ${\text{OF}}_2$ molecule there is any valence orbital of the central $\text{O}$ atom that can have a non-zero overlap with combinations of $\text{F}$ orbitals or not has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A symmetry operation is defined as an action on an object to reproduce an arrangement using a symmetry argument.  The spatial arrangement of the object remains identical after a symmetry operation.  The point of reference through which a symmetry operation takes place is termed as a symmetry element.