Considering the $X$-axis as the internuclear axis,which of the following will not form a sigma $(\sigma)$ bond and why?

  • A
    $1s$ and $1s$
  • B
    $1s$ and $2p_x$
  • C
    $2p_y$ and $2p_y$
  • D
    $1s$ and $2s$

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Which of the following overlaps is incorrect (assuming $Z$-axis is the internuclear axis)?
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$(B)$ $2p_x + 2p_x \to \sigma$-bond formation
$(C)$ $3d_{xy} + 3d_{xy} \to \pi$-bond formation
$(D)$ $2s + 2p_y \to \pi$-bond formation
$(E)$ $3d_{xy} + 3d_{xy} \to \delta$-bond formation
$(F)$ $2p_z + 2p_z \to \sigma$-bond formation

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