Question

If $x$ is internuclear axis, then which type of overlapping is/are responsible for the formation of N.B.M.O?

• A. $d_{xy}+p_x$
• B. $d_{xy}+s$
• C. $s+p_y$
• D. $s+p_z$

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A $s+p_y$
B $s+p_z$
C $d_{xy}+p_x$
D $d_{xy}+s$

Non bonding orbital is obtained when two atomic orbitals have orientations which are not suitable for overlap.
Following combinations of atomic orbitals result in the formation of non bonding orbitals.
A) $d_{xy}+p_x$
B) $d_{xy}+s$
C) $s+p_y$
D) $s+p_z$