In a homo nuclear molecule, which of the following sets of orbitals are degenerate?

$σ 2 p_{x} & σ^{*} 2 p z$

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

$π 2 p_{x} & σ 2 p_{z}$

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

$π 2 p_{x} & π 2 p_{y}$

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

$σ 1 s & σ 2 s$

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
$π 2 p_{x} & π 2 p_{y}$

$π 2 p_{x} & π 2 p_{y}$ have same energy and hence are degenerate.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

σ (1 s) < σ^{*} (1 s) < σ (2 s) < σ^{*} (2 s) < [π (2 p_{y}) π (2 p_{z})] < σ (2 p_{x}) < [π^{*} (2 p_{y}) π^{*} (2 p_{z})] < σ^{*} (2 p_{x})

σ_{2 S}

L i_{2}

σ^{*} 1 s, σ^{*} 2 s, σ 1 s, π 2 p_{y}, π^{*} 2 p_{x}, π^{*} 2 p_{z}, π 2 p_{z}

In the presence of strong eletrical field, the following set of orbitals are not degenerate :

Join BYJU'S Learning Program