The main axis of a diatomic molecule is $Z$. The orbitals $p_{x}$ and $p_{y}$ overlap to form:

  • A
    $\pi$-molecular orbital
  • B
    $\sigma$-molecular orbital
  • C
    $\delta$-molecular orbital
  • D
    No bond is formed

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