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Why is it important for atomic orbitals to have the same symmetry to combine?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A To enhance electron repulsion
  • B To create complex shapes
  • C To ensure stability
  • D To facilitate electron transfer
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To ensure stability
It is important for atomic orbitals to have the same symmetry to combine because this ensures the stability of the resulting molecular orbitals.

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