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

2 p_{y}

orbital

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2 p_{x}

orbital

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Both

2 p_{y}

and

2 p_{x}

orbitals

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2 p_{z}

orbital

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Solution

The correct option is C $2 p_{x}$ orbital
$2 p_{x}$ atomic orbital undergoes linear combination with $2 p_{x}$ . Axial overlap will form sigma bond and lateral overlap will form pi bond. $2 p_{x}$ does not undergoes linear combination with with $2 p_{y}$ or $2 p_{z}$ orbital.

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