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In a homonuclear molecule, which of the following set of orbitals is degenerated?
ChemistryStructure of AtomBITSATBITSAT 2019
Options:
  • A σ1s and σ2s
  • B π2px and π2py
  • C π*2px and σ*2pz
  • D σ2px and σ*2pz
Solution:
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The correct answer is: π2px and π2py

Orbitals of equal energy are called degenerated orbitals. Homonuclear molecules are the molecules composed of only one type of element and contain following set of degenerated orbitals:

As, energy of,

 σ2s>σ1s

π2px2py

π*2px<σ*2pz

σ2px<σ*2pz

Thus, only π2px and π2py are degenerate orbitals.

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