Which of the following orbital overlaps can form a pi molecular orbital? (1) py – dxz (2) s – px (3) px – dz2 (4) dx2-y – px

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  • Which of the following orbital overlaps can form a pi molecular orbital?
    (1) py – dxz
    (2) s – px
    (3) px – dz2
    (4) dx2-y – px
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