Examine the types of overlaps shown in the following figure and select all the correct statements:
A. | In figure (I), the net overlap is zero. |
B. | In figure (II), no overlap occurs due to different symmetry. |
C. | In figure (I), the bond formation does not occur. |
D. | In figure (II), bond formation occurs. |
1. | A and B only | 2. | A, B and C |
3. | B and D only | 4. | A and C only |
Statement A (True):
In Figure (I), the net overlap is zero because the overlapping orbitals are oriented in such a way that they cancel each other out.
Statement B (True):
In Figure (II), no overlap occurs due to different symmetry (one orbital along the x-axis, another along the y-axis).
Statement C (True):
Since there is no net overlap in Figure (I), bond formation does not occur.
Statement D (False):
Bond formation does not occur in Figure (II) due to orthogonal orientation.
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