The formation of molecular orbitals can be described by the linear combination of atomic orbitals. Which one of the following correctly represents the formation of bonding molecular orbital from the atomic orbitals having wave functions $\psi_A$ and $\psi_B$?

  • A
    $\psi_A \times \psi_B$
  • B
    $\psi_A / \psi_B$
  • C
    $\psi_A + \psi_B$
  • D
    $\psi_A - \psi_B$

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